Updates

Integrated All-In-One Sample Collection Swab Introduced by Alexeter Technologies LLC

This unique product makes field collection and testing of potential biological threats more reliable, safer, and more cost-effective than any other method currently available.

Innovative Biosensors Inc. and ATCC Partner to Develop High-Speed Test for Avian Flu

ATCC will provide IBI with highly sensitive proprietary monoclonal antibodies for H5N1 flu. IBI will use the reagents with the company's proprietary molecular technology platform to develop a rapid and accurate diagnostic test.

Thales Announces Liberty - The First Multiband Software Defined Land Mobile Radio All Bands, All Modes, Full Encryption in One Radio

For the first time, federal, state, local, and U.S. Department of Defense agencies will be able to communicate across all of the public safety bands using a single portable radio.

ICx Technologies Awarded $4.4 Million Contract from ThermoFisher Scientific

ICx will provide ThermoFisher Scientific with the identiFINDER - a hand-held detection unit that finds and, more importantly, identifies radioactive material.

ESi Introduces ESiWebFUSION, the Next Step in Emergency Communications

ESiWebFUSION is a new application that enables WebEOC servers to communicate with one another as well as with third-party systems, allowing boundless collaboration among emergency operations centers (EOCs).

CCAT Announces Technology Transfer Support for First Responder Technologies

The purpose of this national solicitation is to seek out innovative technologies that solve critical first-responder needs - primarily in focus areas of Command, Control, and Communications (C3) - and to support their rapid transition into that market.

Department of Homeland Security (DHS) Fact Sheet: Protecting Our Federal Networks Against Cyber Attacks

This fact sheet outlines the Department's current measures for ensuring the security, resiliency, and reliability of the nation's information technology (IT) and communications infrastructure.

Department of Homeland Security and Federal Emergency Management Agency (FEMA) Release Preliminary Observations from National Exercise TOPOFF 4 (Top Officials)

The results of the briefings, combined with an initial analysis of exercise play and inputs from participating departments and agencies, were compiled into the official TOPOFF 4 Quick Look Report (QLR).

Remploy Frontline 'Frontliner' CBRN Ensemble Awarded National Fire Protection Association Class 2 Classification From Safety Equipment Institute Certification

This certification is in accordance with the National Fire Protection Associations requirements for first responders to CBRN (chemical, biological, radiological, & nuclear) terrorism incidents.

Scott Health & Safety's BioPak 240 Revolution - How It Works

The BioPak 240R provides long-duration respiratory protection to homeland-security professionals working in what are called IDLH (immediately dangerous to life and health) situations.