Updates

Moose Boats Delivers M2-33 Fire/Rescue Boat to Northport Fire Department

NFD selected a catamaran hull as it provides a stable platform for dive and rescue/recovery operations as well as for critical patient care.

DoD Announces Certification for WMD-CST Teams in Four States

These teams are fully ready to assist civil authorities in responding to a domestic weapon of mass destruction incident and possess the requisite skills, training, and equipment to be proficient in all mission requirements.

NYPD Purchases Smiths Detection Advanced Portable Explosives Detection Equipment

Sabre 4000s enables NYPD to quickly and non-intrusively screen subway pPassengers for explosives.

Telenor Satellite Services Unveils Emergency Communications Response Kit

Suitcase-sized kit enables voice, data and internet communications for continued operations during emergencies, crisis, and disaster recovery.

Response Biomedical Completes U.S. Distribution Network for RAMP Cardiovascular Products

RAMP Cardiac Tests are now commercially available throughout the United States through distributors including Cardio Medical Products, Kentec Medical, and LXU Healthcare.

Statement of Support by Homeland Security Secretary Michael Chertoff on the Global Initiative to Combat Nuclear Terrorism

"Our nations are expanding the global fight against nuclear terrorism by enhancing the international community's ability to detect nuclear materials and radiological substances." Secretary Chertoff

Border Patrol and Texas National Guard Launch Next Phase of Operation Jump Start in Rio Grande Valley

The guardsmen will provide critical law-enforcement support in manning detection equipment on the border as well as in command centers.

Response Biomedical's BNP Test for Congestive Heart Failure Launched in Japan

Response Biomedical Corp. announced today it has shipped 100 RAMP Readers to Shionogi & Co., Ltd. for commercial sale in Japan, with the balance of the order to be shipped this summer.

Canberra Awarded Contract From The U.S. Department of Homeland Security

Canberra was awarded an $11.7 million contract for the next generation of portal monitors. The company will provide Advanced Spectroscopic Portals (ASPs), which help deter the smuggling of illicit nuclear materials.

North Carolina to Host SpecOps 2006: Warfighter Symposium & Expo

Exhibits, demonstrations, & workshops scheduled are designed to enable attendees to explore emerging technologies, products & services enhancing the war-fighting effectiveness, efficiency, adaptability, utility, & mobility of special operations forces.