Public Safety
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New FirstNet Cell Site Launches in Togo to Support First Responders in Northern Minnesota
What’s the news? First responders in northern Minnesota are getting a major boost in their wireless communications thanks to the FirstNet(link is external) network expansion currently underway by AT&T(link is external). We’ve added a new, purpose-built cell site(link is external) located in Togo near George Washington State Forest in Itasca County. This FirstNet site will provide coverage when traveling along State Highways 1 and 65 in…
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The FirstNet Network Continues to Expand Across the State of New York to Advance Public Safety Communications
What’s the news? New York’s first responders are getting a major boost in their wireless communications thanks to the FirstNet(link is external) network expansion currently underway by AT&T(link is external). We’ve added 9 new purpose-built cell site(link is external)s in the state of New York over the past 4 months, which serve several counties across the state, including Saratoga, Tioga, Clinton, Essex, Schoharie and Washington.…
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ArborXR Partners With Axon in Major Deployment of VR for Public Safety Training
ArborXR, the leading enterprise AR/VR device management and content distribution platform, is teaming up with Axon, the global leader in connected public safety technologies, to deploy VR training technology. This partnership will enable Axon to remotely deploy software updates and add new public safety training content to agencies’ HTC VIVE Focus 3 headsets powered by ArborXR across North America. “ArborXR will…
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REV Fire Group Receives Order From the Mesa Fire and Medical Department for an E-ONE® Vector™, North America’s First Fully Electric Fire Truck
REV Fire Group, comprised of REV Group, Inc. companies E-ONE®, KME®, Ferrara™, Spartan Emergency Response®, Smeal™, and Ladder Tower™, announces an all-electric E-ONE® Vector™ fire truck will be built for Mesa Fire and Medical Department in Mesa, AZ. “In developing the Vector, we worked closely with our customers to identify their product needs. Using this feedback, we designed a robust EV rig…
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Motorola Solutions’ APX NEXT XN is Designed to Withstand New Extreme Heat and Immersion Standards for the Fire Industry
Motorola Solutions (NYSE:MSI) today announced its newest radio for firefighters, the APX NEXT® XN, designed to meet the most stringent fire industry standards for use in hazard zones and conditions. The APX NEXT XN is part of the company’s APX NEXT portfolio of next-generation Project 25 (P25) mission-critical radios that incorporate data applications for enhanced situational awareness. “We conduct extensive research with firefighters…
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Helpful Ways Firefighters Can Avoid Burnout
In this article, you will find a list of helpful ways firefighters can avoid burnout. First responders work long hours under incredibly stressful conditions. It is no wonder that many of them report high levels of burnout. Since we all rely on our first responders to protect against travesties, it is absolutely vital that they remain laser-focused and competent. We…
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Necessary Commercial Drain Line Maintenance
Anyone in charge of a commercial building should learn the necessary commercial drain line maintenance so they can help prevent water damage and leaks.
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Skyfire Selected as Official Parrot Certified Training Partner
Skyfire Consulting (Skyfire) (skyfireconsulting.com), the most trusted and experienced public safety UAS consulting group, today announced it has teamed up with Parrot, the leading European drone group, to offer its world-class drone training as one of the first Official Parrot Certified training partners for professional users across the public safety, enterprise, government and defense verticals. In this capacity, Skyfire will provide official…
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Hands On: Fenix PD36 TAC Tactical Flashlight
If your in the market for a new flashlight have you checked out Fenix? We have reviewed a couple of their other lights and were plesantly suprised, and the Fenix PD36 TAC Tactical Flashlight was no different. PD36 TACPD36 TACPD36 TACPD36 TACPD36 TAC The PD36 TAC Tactical Flashlight works great for everyday use, as well as in tactical situations, as…
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FirstNet®, Built with AT&T Brings Health & Wellness Training to First Responders
FirstNet, Built with AT&T and O2X Human Performance are collaborating to support the health, wellness and human performance of first responders. This program brings health, wellness and resilience training workshops to first responders and will be held in 5 cities across Florida, Colorado, Michigan, Arizona and Ohio. The mental and physical performance workshops will be run by O2X, a training and education company founded by former Navy SEALs. The training…
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