by ECC Editor | Jan 18, 2020 | Articles
The Department of Homeland Security (DHS) Science and Technology Directorate (S&T) awarded $750,000 to SecuLore Solutions, an Odenton, Md.-based cybersecurity company, to improve and increase the resiliency of the nation’s emergency communications infrastructure, including Next Generation 911 (NG911) technologies.
“Our nation’s emergency communications network is at risk to escalating cyber-attacks,” said Vincent Sritapan, S&T Program Manager… READ MORE
by AllThingsECC.com | Jan 17, 2020 | Articles
MASON CITY, Iowa – It’s bound to happen sooner or later. Your car spins out into a ditch. Should you call 9-1-1 or not?
If you aren’t hurt and don’t need the police to help you, it might just be a good idea to call a tow company directly, to avoid tying up the lines. If there is a collision with another car or someone is injured, 9-1-1 is there for you. Also, most departments have a non-emergency number if you need assistance, but not in a hurry.
Cerro Gordo County Dispatch Supervisor Heather Hahn says during weather events like these, they don’t need to bring in extra staff to handle the extra calls…
by AllThingsECC.com | Jan 2, 2020 | Articles, Comm Center News
Providers with FirstNet and other leading certifications, along with Enterprise Mobility Management (EMM) partnerships have a distinct advantage in neutralizing customer concerns in this area.
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December 31, 2019
The mobile situational awareness solutions market is in an early stage, with a limited number of small vendors jockeying for attention and market share.
What is a mobile situational awareness solution? These applications put near real-time information about critical field situations at the disposal of emergency first response teams via their mobile devices. This information typically includes a mapping of the area and its surroundings, location and status of personnel and other markers, alerts, relevant photos and videos, and up-to-the-minute guidance from central command.
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by AllThingsECC.com | Dec 29, 2019 | Articles, Comm Center News
[Originally published in the January/February 2020 PSC magazine.]
It’s popular to start the new year with resolutions, but it’s also common to break those resolutions after a few weeks or months. One of the latest alternatives is to try something new every month, which, aside from avoiding that new year’s resolution pressure, offers the opportunity to meet new people, learn about yourself and expose yourself to new ideas. Trying new things regularly can help you grow as a person, boost your confidence level and expand your perspective on life in general.
If you want to give it a try this year, we have some suggestions for you…
by AllThingsECC.com | Dec 23, 2019 | Articles, Comm Center News
Mark Golaszewski, Executive Director of Technology and Innovation Division
In a world where technology trends are ever changing, the First Responder Network Authority (FirstNet Authority) and our network contractor, AT&T, are working diligently to deliver a dedicated public safety broadband network. In addition to a reliable and secure connection, we are working with AT&T to build a diverse device ecosystem that will meet the needs of public safety. There is an extensive range of devices available to FirstNet users across all public safety disciplines, which includes smartphones, tablets, routers, and modems that support FirstNet network capabilities and each discipline’s unique needs in all the environments responders serve.
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by AllThingsECC.com | Dec 19, 2019 | Articles, Comm Center News
By Kenzie Capece, Senior Public Safety Advisor, First Responder Network Authority
Last week the First Responder Network Authority (FirstNet Authority) held the bi-annual Public Safety Advisory Committee (PSAC) meeting in Austin, Texas, bringing together more than 20 PSAC members. The FirstNet Authority leadership team also participated in the day-long meeting, including Board Members Paul Patrick, Mayor Billy Hewes, and Karima Holmes, as well as Executive Director Edward Parkinson and senior FirstNet Authority experts.
PSAC Chair Todd Early kicked off the meeting by recognizing PSAC members for their work in 2019 to ensure that first responders nationwide can access to FirstNet.
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