Emergency service

Skydio Inc. supports first responders and frontline medical workers during the COVID-19 outbreak, facilitates delivery of one million pieces of PPE and donates U.S.-made drones to first responders across the country

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Friday, April 24, 2020

REDWOOD CITY, Calif., April 24, 2020 /PRNewswire/ -- Skydio Inc. today announced two initiatives to support America's first responders with drones and personal protection equipment.

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REDWOOD CITY, Calif., April 24, 2020 /PRNewswire/ -- Skydio Inc. today announced two initiatives to support America's first responders with drones and personal protection equipment.
The first initiative, the Skydio Emergency Response Program (ERP), will donate dozens of Skydio 2 drones and associated equipment to public safety agencies across the country.
Skydio's in-house experts will also provide training and support at no cost to participating agencies.
The ERP has already donated Skydio drones to multiple agencies, and plans to partner with dozens of additional agencies in the weeks ahead.

4/9 Update: Verizon teams on the frontlines with COVID-19 first responders

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Thursday, April 9, 2020

Emergency management, Humanitarian aid, Occupational safety and health, Emergency service

In addition to day-to-day support of federal, state and local government agencies on the frontlines of the pandemic, the VRT delivers on-demand, emergency assistance during crisis situations to government agencies, emergency responders, nonprofits and communities on a 24/7/365 basis.

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In addition to day-to-day support of federal, state and local government agencies on the frontlines of the pandemic, the VRT delivers on-demand, emergency assistance during crisis situations to government agencies, emergency responders, nonprofits and communities on a 24/7/365 basis.
Its solutions include portable cell sites, WiFi hotspots, free charging stations and other devices and solutions that enable communications and/or boost network performance.
Nearly 1,300 pieces of equipment have been deployed to emergency operation centers, COVID-19 testing facilities, healthcare facilities and other operations support for the crisis.
VERIZONS ONLINE MEDIA CENTER: News releases, stories, media contacts and other resources are available at www.verizon.com/about/news/ .

Neustar Launches Free Call Registry for Emergency Service Providers to Eliminate Incorrect Spam Tagging of COVID-19 Calls

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Wednesday, April 8, 2020

Emergency service providers that rely on the phone channel to deliver vital health and safety information related to COVID-19 can reach out to Neustar at [email protected] to confirm qualification and proceed with service implementation.

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Emergency service providers that rely on the phone channel to deliver vital health and safety information related to COVID-19 can reach out to Neustar at [email protected] to confirm qualification and proceed with service implementation.
One way Neustar can help is to ensure critical health calls are getting through.
To date, Neustar has implemented the free CNO Emergency Call Registry service across major mobile carriers for the Township of Millburn New Jersey and has worked with leading emergency communica- tions platforms to complete several emergency service provider registrations across Alabama, Arizona, Kansas and Pennsylvania.
For additional information on this service and to determine qualification for the free offering, send an email to [email protected] .

Aftermath Services Deemed as an Essential Service and Critical to Infrastructure Viability

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Monday, March 30, 2020

Chemical safety, Dangerous goods, Aftermath Services, Emergency service, Critical infrastructure, Articles, Prevention, Safety

Aftermath Services, LLC remains committed to providing rapid response COVID-19 disinfection to help flatten the curve and keep other essential businesses running safely.

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Aftermath Services, LLC remains committed to providing rapid response COVID-19 disinfection to help flatten the curve and keep other essential businesses running safely.
Per the federal guidelines, Aftermath Services has been added as part of the Emergency Services Sector within the Hazardous Materials category.
This designation acknowledges workers who support hazardous materials response and cleanup as essential to critical infrastructure viability.
With a nationwide presence, Aftermath Services adheres to a higher standard of compliance with federal and state regulations.

Organizations Worldwide Move Fast to Utilize ServiceNow’s COVID-19 Emergency Response Apps to Support Their Fight Against the Pandemic

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Thursday, March 26, 2020

Data management, Health, Infectious diseases, Technology, Mobile, Wireless, Software, Internet, Emergency service, Emergency, ServiceNow, Computing, Information technology, Euthenics

Linda Gerull, CIO of the City of San Francisco, said: Unlike emergencies that impact physical infrastructure, this pandemic crisis targets people.

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Linda Gerull, CIO of the City of San Francisco, said: Unlike emergencies that impact physical infrastructure, this pandemic crisis targets people.
To further support customers, ServiceNow is working closely with its partners, including Accenture, Deloitte, DXC Technology, EY and KPMG.
They also are working with customers to quickly develop other emergency response apps on the Now Platform that address specific industry and customer needs.
Available at servicenow.com/crisisresponse , the four community apps Emergency Response Operations, Emergency Outreach, Emergency Self Report, and Emergency Exposure Management are designed to help ServiceNows customers and non-customers, including government agencies and enterprises, manage complex emergency response workflows.

First Due & International Association of Fire Chiefs Release Community Connect for COVID-19: Self-Reporting Software Platform To Help First Responders Tackle Coronavirus

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Wednesday, March 25, 2020

GIS software, Cartography, Esri, Redlands, California, Remote sensing, ArcGIS, Geographic information system, Emergency service, California, Geography, Geomatics

Community Connect is currently used nationwide, enabling citizens to share critical life safety details of their households and businesses with their respective Public Safety agencies.

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Community Connect is currently used nationwide, enabling citizens to share critical life safety details of their households and businesses with their respective Public Safety agencies.
Agencies can use this information at the time of response or analyze the data in GIS platforms such as Esri's ArcGIS.
"This tool will allow fire and EMS agencies the ability to know better where citizens have self-isolated or self-quarantined themselves in their community.
Community Connect for COVID-19 is designed for the sole mission of improving emergency response and community risk area analysis.

More than half of Americans would fire local representatives for lackluster government technology decisions

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Thursday, March 12, 2020

Federal Communications Commission, Computer-aided dispatch, Logistics, Emergency service, 9-1-1, Telecommunications

As a whole, the research demonstrates that citizens perceive a direct correlation between public leadership roles and responsibility for technology updates.

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As a whole, the research demonstrates that citizens perceive a direct correlation between public leadership roles and responsibility for technology updates.
Such advancements are empowering local leaders to revolutionize emergency response management, engage the local community and improve digital infrastructure for all.
The results of this study will be released as part of an ongoing series examining the state of American citizens.
Its technology platform provides solutions for public safety, including 911, computer-aided dispatch, records management, mobile, citations, evidence management, and corrections.

VITAS® Healthcare Joins FirstNet - America's Public Safety Communications Platform Built by AT&T

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Monday, March 2, 2020

First Responder Network Authority, First responder, Emergency service

This capability is integral to solving communications roadblocks that previously have been imposed on public safety agencies and first responders.

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This capability is integral to solving communications roadblocks that previously have been imposed on public safety agencies and first responders.
VITAS will serve as an extended primary useran organization or agency that FirstNet might call on during an emergency response to help support public safety.
"We're honored that VITAS Healthcare has chosen FirstNet to elevate their communications capabilities," said Stacy Schwartz, vice president, AT&TPublic Safety & FirstNet.
"FirstNet is the exclusive nationwide network being built with AT&T for public safety, inspired by public safety," said Jeff Bratcher, Chief Technology and Operations Officer, FirstNet Authority.

Emergency Response Cleanup Services Contract with Florida Department of Environmental Protection Awarded to Hull's Environmental Services

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Tuesday, February 18, 2020

Natural environment, Nature, Environment of the United States, Environment of Florida, Florida Department of Environmental Protection, United States Environmental Protection Agency, Emergency service

PANAMA CITY, Fla., Feb. 18, 2020 /PRNewswire-PRWeb/ --Hull's Environmental Services (Hull's) recently executed a five-year agreement with the Florida Department of Environmental Protection (FDEP) to provide emergency response cleanup services for the Northwest, Northeast and Central Regions of the FDEP.

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PANAMA CITY, Fla., Feb. 18, 2020 /PRNewswire-PRWeb/ --Hull's Environmental Services (Hull's) recently executed a five-year agreement with the Florida Department of Environmental Protection (FDEP) to provide emergency response cleanup services for the Northwest, Northeast and Central Regions of the FDEP.
In addition, OER works with local public safety officials and emergency response contractors to minimize threats to the environment.
With four locations in Florida, it's our backyard and we certainly take great pride in knowing the State of Florida has entrusted Hull's Environmental Services for the next five years as an emergency response cleanup contractor for incidents that pose a risk to the environment or general public.
Hull's Environmental Services, Inc. is a woman-owned small business operating from locations in Florida, Georgia, Oklahoma and Texas.

Spartan Motors Recognizes Importance of Emergency Vehicle Maintenance and Safety with Technician of the Year Award

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Friday, January 24, 2020

Eaton County, Michigan, Spartan Motors, Emergency vehicle, First responder, Emergency response, Spartan, Emergency service, Fictional characters, Fiction, Elements of fiction

"The Emergency Vehicle Technician of the Year Award recognizes the role EVTs play in servicing and maintaining the latest vehicle safety technologies to allow first responders to perform their jobs safely," said Todd Fierro, President, Spartan Emergency Response.

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"The Emergency Vehicle Technician of the Year Award recognizes the role EVTs play in servicing and maintaining the latest vehicle safety technologies to allow first responders to perform their jobs safely," said Todd Fierro, President, Spartan Emergency Response.
Marek, who recently retired from the Muskegon Fire Department, served more than two decades in the fire safety and emergency vehicle industry.
The Company is organized into three core business segments: Spartan Fleet Vehicles and Services, Spartan Emergency Response and Spartan Specialty Vehicles.
Spartan Motors and its go-to-market brands are well known in their respective industries for quality, durability, aftermarket product support and first-to-market innovation.