Public safety

America's First Electric Fire Truck Visits Firefighters in South Bend, Indiana

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Wednesday, May 12, 2021
Rosenbauer, Fire engine, Firefighting, RT, Emergency services, Public safety

b'SOUTH BEND, Ind., May 12, 2021 /PRNewswire/ --America\'s first electric fire truck was on display today in South Bend, IN.

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  • b'SOUTH BEND, Ind., May 12, 2021 /PRNewswire/ --America\'s first electric fire truck was on display today in South Bend, IN.
  • "Built from the ground up using the most advanced materials and technologies, the RT is the safest fire truck on the road today - for firefighters, for communities and for the environment.
  • "\nThe RT is America\'s first fully electric apparatus and boasts a high level of safety, excellent driving dynamics and maneuverability, innovative safety features, and is fully networked.
  • "Rosenbauer America and its local dealers are committed to supporting the RT electric fire truck in local communities throughout the United States and Canada in the coming years.

Guard911®, SchoolGuard®, CampusGuard911™, and Hero911® Earn FirstNet Verified Designation

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Thursday, May 6, 2021
First Responder Network Authority, Host Europe Group, Trademark, Marketing, Public safety, Computing

This gives FirstNet subscribers a dedicated location to find meaningful new solutions that have been specifically reviewed for use with FirstNet services.

Key Points: 
  • This gives FirstNet subscribers a dedicated location to find meaningful new solutions that have been specifically reviewed for use with FirstNet services.
  • "\nAchieving a FirstNet Verified designation means Guard911, SchoolGuard, CampusGuard911, and Hero911 are vetted and trusted solutions for public safety, meeting FirstNet app requirements.
  • And we\'re pleased that Guard911, SchoolGuard, CampusGuard911, and Hero911 are now Listed and available to FirstNet subscribers," said Scott Agnew, assistant vice president, product marketing, FirstNet Program at AT&T.
  • For more on FirstNet, check out FirstNet.com.\nFirstNet and the FirstNet logo are registered trademarks of the First Responder Network Authority.

Nanometrics wins Government of Canada Contract to Provide the Infrastructure for Canada's Early Earthquake Warning System

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Thursday, May 6, 2021
Articles, Japan Meteorological Agency, Earthquake Early Warning, Public safety, Geophysics, Earth sciences, Accelerograph, Earthquake warning system, Seismology, Earthquake, Seismometer, Warning system

b'OTTAWA, Ontario, May 6, 2021 /PRNewswire/ -- Nanometrics announced today that it has been awarded a Natural Resource Canada (NRCan) contract to supply the Earthquake Early Warning (EEW) Equipment and Services for a new Canadian EEW detection and monitoring network.\nNRCan is developing a Canada-wide earthquake detection system that will provide up to tens of seconds of warning in advance of the strong, damaging waves of an earthquake; and will alert Government Operations Centres and Critical Infrastructure Operators so they can undertake measures to ensure public safety and limit the economic impact.\nOver the next four years, Nanometrics will deploy a solution composed of the following:\nTitanSMA Accelerograph - a Class A Strong motion accelerograph designed for high precision observational and structural engineering applications, where scientists and engineers require exceptional dynamic range over a wide frequency band.\nApollo Server Data Acquisition and Archiving system - Server software system that enables installation on-premise as well as use in hosted configurations.\nNanometrics will draw on its experience in the design and installation of complete networks, including recent full-turnkey national EEW systems.\n"As a Canadian company, we are proud to continue to build on our long-standing partnership with NRCan, from refreshing the Canadian National Seismograph Network to now participating in the design and deployment of Canada\'s Earthquake Early Warning System."

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  • b'OTTAWA, Ontario, May 6, 2021 /PRNewswire/ -- Nanometrics announced today that it has been awarded a Natural Resource Canada (NRCan) contract to supply the Earthquake Early Warning (EEW) Equipment and Services for a new Canadian EEW detection and monitoring network.\nNRCan is developing a Canada-wide earthquake detection system that will provide up to tens of seconds of warning in advance of the strong, damaging waves of an earthquake; and will alert Government Operations Centres and Critical Infrastructure Operators so they can undertake measures to ensure public safety and limit the economic impact.\nOver the next four years, Nanometrics will deploy a solution composed of the following:\nTitanSMA Accelerograph - a Class A Strong motion accelerograph designed for high precision observational and structural engineering applications, where scientists and engineers require exceptional dynamic range over a wide frequency band.\nApollo Server Data Acquisition and Archiving system - Server software system that enables installation on-premise as well as use in hosted configurations.\nNanometrics will draw on its experience in the design and installation of complete networks, including recent full-turnkey national EEW systems.\n"As a Canadian company, we are proud to continue to build on our long-standing partnership with NRCan, from refreshing the Canadian National Seismograph Network to now participating in the design and deployment of Canada\'s Earthquake Early Warning System."
  • Bruce Townsend, General Manager Seismology and Executive Vice President, Nanometrics.\nAccording to NRCan, there are over 4000 earthquakes in Canada each year.
  • Of these 4000, only about 50 are generally felt.
  • The EEW system will be designed to alert for potentially harmful earthquakes along the west coast of British Columbia, the Ottawa River Valley, and the Saint Lawrence Seaway, and those occurring outside Canadian borders in the United States.\nNanometrics brings extensive experience in designing and deploying seismic networks and EEW systems in over 100 countries.\n'

Readiness Associates Appoints Kay Aikin to Chair Advisory Board

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Wednesday, May 5, 2021
Emergency management, Backup, IT risk management, Disaster preparedness, Business continuity planning, Collaboration, PREPA, Preparedness, Public safety, Emergency services

b'PORTLAND, Maine, May 5, 2021 /PRNewswire-PRWeb/ -- Readiness Associates (RA), a full-service emergency preparedness and business continuity solutions consultancy, today announces the appointment of Kay Aikin as Chair of the company\'s newly formed Advisory Board.

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  • b'PORTLAND, Maine, May 5, 2021 /PRNewswire-PRWeb/ -- Readiness Associates (RA), a full-service emergency preparedness and business continuity solutions consultancy, today announces the appointment of Kay Aikin as Chair of the company\'s newly formed Advisory Board.
  • This group is charged with guiding the next phase of the company\'s growth as it expands into global markets and pursues its mission to be the first line of defense to mitigate any manmade or natural threat.\n"I am honored to serve as Advisory Board Chair of Readiness Associates, another innovative, forward-thinking company in Portland," stated Ms. Aikin.
  • I am excited to contribute my expertise in helping Readiness Associates address these critical challenges facing all types of enterprises.
  • "\nReadiness Associates (RA) enables leaders from all types of organizations to confidently assess and overcome critical threats with customized emergency preparedness and business continuity planning.

Artists from 50 States and 2 Countries Support the Ashes to Art Project to Benefit Poudre Canyon, Rist Canyon Volunteer Fire Departments After Historic 2020 Wildfires

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Tuesday, May 4, 2021
Auction, Bidding, Online auction, Wildfire, Articles, Nature, Public safety

b"Fort Collins, Colo., May 4, 2021 /PRNewswire/ --Artwork featuring charcoal from devastating Cameron Peak and surrounding wildfires will be sold during an online auction May 10-15.

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  • b"Fort Collins, Colo., May 4, 2021 /PRNewswire/ --Artwork featuring charcoal from devastating Cameron Peak and surrounding wildfires will be sold during an online auction May 10-15.
  • Bidding will take place at https://www.biddingforgood.com/auction/auctionhome.action?auctionId=3416...\nArtwork from more than 80 artists representing all 50 states will be auctioned.
  • Work created by artists from Columbia, South America and Great Britain are also featured this year.
  • About 100 pieces of art will be available for bidding.\n"

New, interactive Wildfire Ready app demonstrates impact of wildfire-resistance actions in virtual reality

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Tuesday, May 4, 2021
Natural hazards, Emergency management, Fire prevention, Ecological succession, Wildfire, Articles, Nature, Public safety

The free app for Apple and Android devices, launched as part of May\'s Wildfire Awareness Month, brings to life the critical actions needed to create a wildfire-resistant home recently called for in the Institute\'s Suburban Wildfire Adaptation Roadmaps and consumer-facing Wildfire Ready guide.\nRooted in the pioneering wildfire science of IBHS, Wildfire Ready Virtual enables homeowners to see the impact of basic, do-it-yourself wildfire mitigation actions when embers shower suburban neighborhoods.

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  • The free app for Apple and Android devices, launched as part of May\'s Wildfire Awareness Month, brings to life the critical actions needed to create a wildfire-resistant home recently called for in the Institute\'s Suburban Wildfire Adaptation Roadmaps and consumer-facing Wildfire Ready guide.\nRooted in the pioneering wildfire science of IBHS, Wildfire Ready Virtual enables homeowners to see the impact of basic, do-it-yourself wildfire mitigation actions when embers shower suburban neighborhoods.
  • Wildfire Ready Virtual turns top-tier science into an engaging and fun educational tool," says IBHS President and CEO Roy Wright.\nIBHS launched the Suburban Wildfire Adaptation Roadmaps and Wildfire Ready guide last summer establishing the starting line and outlining the critical actions every homeowner needs to prioritize on the road to wildfire resilience.
  • The Suburban Wildfire Adaptation Roadmaps detail wildfire vulnerabilities unique to the suburban landscape where wildfires are too frequently becoming catastrophic.\n"Up to 90 percent of homes in a wildfire are ignited by embers and Wildfire Ready Virtual demonstrates that risk," explains Daniel Gorham, IBHS research engineer and a firefighter.
  • "\nWildfire Ready Virtual is now available in both the App Store and Google Play store for free download.

American Police Officers Alliance Introduces Police Legislative Advocacy Center

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Tuesday, May 4, 2021
Articles, Law enforcement, Safety, Crime prevention, Police, Public safety, Security, Practice of law

b'ARLINGTON, Va., May 4, 2021 /PRNewswire/ -- Grassroots political organization American Police Officers Alliance has just announced their most recent project to engage pro-police citizens and provide important resources for free to the public.

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  • b'ARLINGTON, Va., May 4, 2021 /PRNewswire/ -- Grassroots political organization American Police Officers Alliance has just announced their most recent project to engage pro-police citizens and provide important resources for free to the public.
  • The Police Legislative Advocacy Cente r will be a go-to for the public on educating themselves on upcoming legislation and how they can help determine a positive outcome for law enforcement.
  • That is why we are launching the Police Legislative Advocacy Center page," Executive Director Daniel Stuebs commented.\nAmerican Police Officers Alliance is a political organization working all over the country at local and state levels to help elect local leaders who respect and understand the decisions police officers are forced to make each day, and will fight for their rights and ensure that police officers are receiving the support, tools, training, and compensation they need and deserve.\n"One major aspect of this project is making sure that citizens can easily access and understand issues and legislation affecting their local law enforcement," American Police Officers Alliance Executive Director Daniel Stuebs commented.
  • Contributions made to American Police Officers Alliance are not tax deductible.

Outlook on the Fire Extinguisher Global Market to 2026 - by Product, Extinguishing Agent, Fire, Application and Region - ResearchAndMarkets.com

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Thursday, April 29, 2021
Other Manufacturing, Manufacturing, Firefighting, Fire suppression, Active fire protection, Safety equipment, Public safety, Safety, Fire extinguisher, Read and Campbell Limited

b'The "Fire Extinguisher Market: Global Industry Trends, Share, Size, Growth, Opportunity and Forecast 2021-2026" report has been added to ResearchAndMarkets.com\'s offering.\nThe global fire extinguisher market reached a value of US$ 4.9 Billion in 2020.

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  • b'The "Fire Extinguisher Market: Global Industry Trends, Share, Size, Growth, Opportunity and Forecast 2021-2026" report has been added to ResearchAndMarkets.com\'s offering.\nThe global fire extinguisher market reached a value of US$ 4.9 Billion in 2020.
  • Looking forward, the publisher expects the global fire extinguisher market to exhibit moderate growth during the next five years.\nA fire extinguisher is a portable safety device, which is widely utilized for extinguishing small fires during emergencies and minimizing the potential destruction before the arrival of firefighters.
  • It comprises a cylinder that has an extinguishing agent, a nozzle, a handle and a pressure gauge.
  • Various companies are also investing in merger and acquisitions (M&A) to expand their consumer-base and broaden their market operations around the world.\n'

InventHelp Inventor Develops System for Suppressing Wildfires (WDH-2660)

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Monday, April 26, 2021
Emergency management, Patent law, Ecological succession, Fire prevention, Wildfire, Patent, Articles, Nature, Public safety

b'PITTSBURGH, April 26, 2021 /PRNewswire/ -- "Wildfires cause incredible damage and loss of life," said an inventor, from Laurel, Md.

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  • b'PITTSBURGH, April 26, 2021 /PRNewswire/ -- "Wildfires cause incredible damage and loss of life," said an inventor, from Laurel, Md.
  • "I thought there should be a system to quickly detect and safely control and extinguish wildfires, so I invented the FIRE SENTRY.
  • "\nThe patent pending invention provides an improved way to detect, control, monitor and suppress wildfires.
  • 19-WDH-2660, InventHelp, 217 Ninth Street, Pittsburgh, PA 15222, or call (412) 288-1300 ext.

The Institute for American Police Reform Embraces the Chauvin Verdict

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Wednesday, April 21, 2021
Articles, Justice, Crime, Law enforcement, Crime prevention, Police, Public safety, Security, Law enforcement in the United States, Criminal justice reform

Police use of force is the most precious endowment of trust by the public to police officers in the preservation of public safety.

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  • Police use of force is the most precious endowment of trust by the public to police officers in the preservation of public safety.
  • Its goals are to advance standardization in policing laws and policies, police accountability, and national uniformity in police standards, education, and training.
  • But it must be a catalyst for meaningful, systemic change.\nThe Institute for American Police Reform holds significant hope that community engagement, fair systems of democracy and justice, and political will can result in a reimagining of what policing can be.
  • We likewise believe that police reform is desperately neededand must begin today.\nView original content to download multimedia: http://www.prnewswire.com/news-releases/the-institute-for-american-polic...\n"