Updates

Centers for Disease Control and Prevention Announces That Public Health Emergency Law and Forensic Epidemiology Training Courses Are Now Available

These self-contained training packages were developed by CDC for use by instructors in any U.S. jurisdiction who provide public health preparedness training to front-line practitioners.

Virginia Tech Implements New Multi-Media Emergency Notification System From Inova Solutions

"OnAlert is a simple, secure way for authorized school officials to issue emergency alerts," said Gerry Gorman, vice president of Inova Solutions. "The wall-mounted LED displays are visible from over 100 feet, inexpensive to install, and easy to operate."

Federal Bureau of Investigation (FBI): Protecting America - National Joint Terrorism Task Force Wages War on Terror

The National Joint Terrorism Task Force (NJTTF) promotes information sharing, provides analysis and guidance, and supplies resources to task force members in their fight to protect U.S. citizens from terrorism.

Avineon Wins SBIR (Small Business Innovation Research) Phase II Contract from the Department of Defense

Under the contract, Avineon will continue transforming the Naval Sea Systems Command's existing Afloat Master Planning System (AMPS) into a Service-Oriented Architecture (SOA) designed to support the Navy's Strike Force Interoperability (SFI) initiative.

Transportation Security Administration (TSA) Implements Enhanced Whistleblower Protections for Officers

"The additional protection now afforded to our frontline officers enhances their ability to protect the traveling public," said TSA Deputy Administrator Gale Rossides.

Scott Health Is Visibly Changing the Fire Service with the Introduction of Its Latest Thermal Imaging Camera - The Scott Eagle Imager(TM) 320

The Eagle Imager 320 - a rugged, technologically advanced, feature-rich, thermal imaging camera is ideal for firefighter search & rescue applications & as an infrared detector for a variety of law-enforcement, security, hazmat, & industrial applications.

MSA's FireHawk M7 Responder SCBA Converts to APR (Air-Purifying Respirator) for Extended Use

The FireHawk M7 can quickly be transformed into a CBRN air-purifying respirator (APR) or a CBRN powered air-purifying respirator (PAPR) - and the system meets/exceeds the latest requirements of NFPA and NIOSH standards.

Third Annual ISCe Satellite Investment Symposium (ISIS NYC, 08) to Provide Unique Insight Into the $106 Billion Satellite Communications Market

The targeted session topics and keynote speakers will provide key players with insight into the direction the satellite and greater telecom industries will be taking over the next year and beyond.

RAE Systems' Wireless Chemical/Radiation Sensor Systems Wins Expanded Deployment with U.S. National Guard in a Contract Valued at More Than $3 Million

The AreaRAE Wireless RDK (Rapid Deployment Kit) is designed to be quickly configured and deployed in any response scenario, and can integrate with a wide range of detection equipment.

Federal Emergency Management Agency (FEMA) Announces Interim Release of Comprehensive Preparedness Guide 301 for Special Needs Populations

This guide is a tool that state, territorial, tribal, and local emergency managers can use in the development of emergency operations plans for persons with special needs.