When needed, the AmbuBus can quickly convert school & transit buses into non-ambulatory (stretcher) transport vehicles for the special-needs population. The AmbuBus now enables the Department of Health to safely and efficiently evacuate hospitals, medical facilities, and nursing homes from the path of hurricanes.
GE's trace detector, the Itemiser DX, which provides effective threat substance identification, including even the most complex explosive substances from a single sample, received TSA (Transportation Security Administration) certification.
"The goal of the SWARM (Stand-Off Warning Against Radiological Materials) program is to take a strategic and analytical approach to addressing the challenges of radiation detection in a realistic environment," said Michael Del Checcolo, Vice President of Engineering for Raytheon Integrated Defense Systems.
The training program was arranged by Thermo Fisher Scientific, in cooperation with the European Centre of Technological Safety (TESEC); attendees were able to practice and learn radiation-monitoring techniques under real conditions, while also appreciating the teamwork required to perform accurate and safe radiological measurements.
To help communities, families, and individuals become better informed, the Federal Emergency Management Agency (FEMA) offers free publications designed to provide assistance in planning and preparing for disasters.
From hazmat teams & law enforcement, to military organizations around the world, customers rely on FirstDefender & TruDefender FT for accuracy, speed, and ease of use. Ahura is pleased to announce that the company has been able to expand the TruDefender FT & FirstDefender libraries so quickly - and will continue to do so in support of its customers' needs to identify emerging chemical threats.
The ESi ContinuityPlanner is a new stand-alone software tool that enables federal, state, and local government planners to design customized and flexible COG (continuity of government) & COOP (continuity of operations plans) that can be used and shared, by an unlimited number of participants, during an exercise or crisis situation.
The U.S. Department of Homeland Security's Science & Technology Directorate has announced the names of 14 lead organizations for the upcoming pilot phase of testing and evaluation for the Multi-Band Radio project.
PERIDOX with EDS (Electrostatic Decontamination System) kills anthrax in seconds & meets the "6 log" EPA (Environmental Protection Agency) requirement for thorough decontamination of surface areas. For the first time, the emergency-response community has an EPA-registered decontaminant that can be used in bioterrorism preparedness & response operations.
Avon has completed FM53 performance trials that focused on the APR (Air Purifying Respirator) performance of the mask & used the latest test method - referred to as "The Battlefield Protection Factor Test." The results demonstrate the FM53s ability to offer the highest levels of protection afforded by any APR mask in the hostile and dynamic environments of the law-enforcement and military communities.
