Public safety

Baltimore Police Department, Largest Public Safety Agency in Maryland Using FirstNet®, Transforms Public Safety Communications

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Wednesday, April 14, 2021
Public safety, First Responder Network Authority, Articles, Cities in the United States, Public safety network, Public security, First responder, Baltimore, Smartphone

b'BALTIMORE, April 14, 2021 /PRNewswire/ --Baltimore Police Department has connectedmore than 3,000 officers, first responders and other key personnel to FirstNet the onlynetwork built with public safety, for public safety.

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  • b'BALTIMORE, April 14, 2021 /PRNewswire/ --Baltimore Police Department has connectedmore than 3,000 officers, first responders and other key personnel to FirstNet the onlynetwork built with public safety, for public safety.
  • This network is integral to solving the communications challengespublic safety has experienced in the past.\nStarting in January 2020, Baltimore Police Department began using FirstNet agency-wide on its department-issued smartphones, laptops, in-vehicle routers and modems.
  • "Having access to this dedicated public safety network is important in improving our service to our communities and working environment.
  • "\n"FirstNet is the exclusive communications platform being built with AT&T for public safety, inspired by public safety.

Perimeter Solutions Partners with 10 Tanker Air Carrier to Fight Mexico Wildfires

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Tuesday, April 13, 2021
Firefighting, Fire suppression, Public safety, Aerial firefighting, Wildfire suppression, Phos-Chek, Fire protection, Fire retardant, DC-10 Air Tanker, Retardant, Fire extinguisher, Tanker

b'CLAYTON,Mo., April 13, 2021 /PRNewswire/ --Perimeter Solutions partnered with 10 Tanker Air Carrier, a world leader in aerial firefighting, to set up operations in Laredo, Texas to provide support to agencies in Mexico that work to extinguish and prevent the spread of active wildfires.

Key Points: 
  • b'CLAYTON,Mo., April 13, 2021 /PRNewswire/ --Perimeter Solutions partnered with 10 Tanker Air Carrier, a world leader in aerial firefighting, to set up operations in Laredo, Texas to provide support to agencies in Mexico that work to extinguish and prevent the spread of active wildfires.
  • Through this partnership, 10 Tanker provided a DC-10 aircraft for a base in Laredo, and Perimeter Solutions equipped their plane with its PHOS-CHEK long-term fire retardant (LTR).
  • Perimeter Solutions set up a mobile unit on Sunday, March 28 and with 10 Tanker, they were in Coahuila to start the LTR drop.
  • Perimeter Solutions produces major brands known throughout the world like PHOS-CHEK and FIRE-TROL retardant, foam and gel products; AUXQUIMIA and SOLBERG foam products; and BIOGEMA extinguishing agents and retardants.

Singlewire Software Now Offers InformaCast Integration with Zoom Phone

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Monday, April 12, 2021
Emergency communication system, Alert messaging, Zoom, Alerting system, Singlewire Software, Emergency management, Public safety, Technology

b'MADISON, Wis., April 12, 2021 /PRNewswire-PRWeb/ -- Singlewire Software , a leading mass notification service provider, has teamed up with Zoom Video Communications, Inc. to provide integration between Zoom Phone and InformaCast mass notification software.

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  • b'MADISON, Wis., April 12, 2021 /PRNewswire-PRWeb/ -- Singlewire Software , a leading mass notification service provider, has teamed up with Zoom Video Communications, Inc. to provide integration between Zoom Phone and InformaCast mass notification software.
  • "Adding InformaCast\'s mass notification capabilities to our Zoom Phone offering gives users a powerful safety and alerting tool to leverage in their existing environments.
  • "Adding Zoom Phone compatibility to InformaCast makes our solution available to more organizations looking to provide better ways to keep their people informed about emergency situations.
  • "\nZoom Phone customers will also be able to utilize InformaCast CallAware to receive alerts when someone dials an emergency number from a Zoom phone (often 911).

AiDash Releases White Paper Titled ‘Wildfire Mitigation Best Practices for Electric Utilities’

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Tuesday, April 6, 2021
Environment, Technology, Other Energy, Satellite, Utilities, Software, Other Natural Resources, Energy, Data management, Natural Resources, Emergency management, Articles, Ecological succession, Fire prevention, Wildfire, Risk, Mitigation, Public safety

Without exception, utilities are putting significant time, money and resources into discerning wildfire risk and implementing risk mitigation measures.

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  • Without exception, utilities are putting significant time, money and resources into discerning wildfire risk and implementing risk mitigation measures.
  • To ensure that electric utility-led wildfire ignitions are prevented, it is pertinent to use accurate, accessible and cost-effective technologies that can transform existing wildfire mitigation strategies for the better.
  • AiDash, a leading satellite analytics company based in the San Francisco Bay Area, today announced the release of their White Paper titled Wildfire Mitigation Best Practices for Electric Utilities .
  • DOWNLOAD THE WHITE PAPER NOW to get insights into the best practices of wildfire mitigation that are proving beneficial for electric utilities.

New Children's Health Defense/Zogby Strategies Poll finds 32% believe Dr. Anthony Fauci has Pharma's Best Interest at Heart

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Monday, April 5, 2021
Articles, Drug Safety, Federal government of the United States, Food and Drug Administration, Public safety, Vaccine Adverse Event Reporting System, Anthony Fauci, Vaccination, Government

WASHINGTON, April 5, 2021 /PRNewswire/ --In a recent nationwide Zogby online poll, when asked about their viewpoints on Dr. Anthony Fauci, 32% of respondents indicated they believed he had the "pharmaceutical industry's best interest at heart" vs. that of the public.

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  • WASHINGTON, April 5, 2021 /PRNewswire/ --In a recent nationwide Zogby online poll, when asked about their viewpoints on Dr. Anthony Fauci, 32% of respondents indicated they believed he had the "pharmaceutical industry's best interest at heart" vs. that of the public.
  • Among three groups: 18- to 29-year-olds, Hispanics, and Blacks; the percentages regarding the viewpoint that Fauci represents Big Pharma's interests were even higher (41%, 42%, and 38%, respectively).
  • (Note, reports of death to VAERS following vaccination do not necessarily mean the vaccine caused the death.
  • For more information on COVID-19 research and American's rights to not take an Emergency Authorized Use vaccine, visit Children's Health Defense .

Western Fire Chiefs Association to Host Premiere Wildfire Prevention Summit

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Tuesday, March 30, 2021
Fire prevention, Ecological succession, Emergency management, Wildfire, Articles, Nature, Public safety

CLAYTON, Mo., March 30, 2021 /PRNewswire/ --The Western Fire Chiefs Association (WFCA) announced today that it will host the first-ever Wildfire Prevention Summit on May 4, 2021.

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  • CLAYTON, Mo., March 30, 2021 /PRNewswire/ --The Western Fire Chiefs Association (WFCA) announced today that it will host the first-ever Wildfire Prevention Summit on May 4, 2021.
  • "The intent of the Wildfire Prevention Summit is to provide the opportunity for interchange and dialogue regarding current issues, best practices and emerging solutions," says Chief Bob Roper, Policy Advisor for the WFCA.
  • "The 2020 wildfire season in the Western United States was one of the most active on record.
  • For more information on the 2021 Wildfire Prevention Summit, and to see the full agenda and register to attend, visit www.wildfirepreventionsummit.com .

Largest Mobile Food and Shower Group Offers Migrant Support Services

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Friday, March 26, 2021
Fire prevention, Dietitian, Wildfire, Catering, United States Forest Service, Articles, Nature, Public safety

VENTURA, Calif., March 26, 2021 /PRNewswire/ --The National Mobile Shower and Catering Association (NMSCA) has resources available to immediately assist with immigrant food services at the border.

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  • VENTURA, Calif., March 26, 2021 /PRNewswire/ --The National Mobile Shower and Catering Association (NMSCA) has resources available to immediately assist with immigrant food services at the border.
  • NMSCA is the largest mobile food service and shower service provider in the world, with the ability to produce over a million meals per day for emergency, disaster, wildfire and pandemic response.
  • NMSCA is an association of federal contractors that primarily contract with USDA / USFS to provide food and shower services for wildfire basecamps.
  • "My crews were quickly able to make age and culturally appropriate changes to our food dietetics when we were contracted for migrant children support in 2016."

ProAct Safety's CEO to Address How to Begin Talking About Safety at RedRisks Live Networking Event

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Thursday, March 25, 2021
Public safety, Nuclear safety and security, Nudge theory, Safety, Safety culture, Articles, Academic disciplines

THE WOODLANDS, Texas, March 25, 2021 /PRNewswire-PRWeb/ --ProAct Safety, a recognized pioneer of safety excellence strategies, announced its CEO, Terry L. Mathis, will lead the live networking event discussion on "Starting a Safety Conversation," answering many attendee questions.

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  • THE WOODLANDS, Texas, March 25, 2021 /PRNewswire-PRWeb/ --ProAct Safety, a recognized pioneer of safety excellence strategies, announced its CEO, Terry L. Mathis, will lead the live networking event discussion on "Starting a Safety Conversation," answering many attendee questions.
  • The live event is scheduled on March 30th at 1pm CT on YouTube and LinkedIn .
  • Mathis plans to cover the importance of starting a safety conversation among the members of your safety culture to enhance communication and employee engagement in safety.
  • Sonni Gopal of RedRisks.com says, "Terry is hugely popular on our Live Event sessions due to his practical, no-nonsense approach.

Firefighting Foam Market to Grow by USD 170.00 Million during 2021-2025|Rise in Construction and Expansion of Airports to Emerge as Key Driver|Technavio

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Wednesday, March 24, 2021
Foams, Firefighting foam, Firefighting, Public safety, Chemistry, Articles

The firefighting foam market is expected to grow by USD 170.00 million during 2021-2025, expanding at a CAGR of almost 4%.

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  • The firefighting foam market is expected to grow by USD 170.00 million during 2021-2025, expanding at a CAGR of almost 4%.
  • Firefighting Foam Market: Rise in construction and expansion of airports to drive growth.
  • The increasing number of airports, advances in technology, and the growing demand for passenger handling services are the major drivers propelling the global firefighting foam market.
  • Therefore, the rise in demand for oil and gas will drive the growth of the global firefighting foam market during the forecast period.

BrandSafway Reaches Safety Milestone at Midwest Plant

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Monday, March 22, 2021
Articles, Academic disciplines, Physical sciences, Safety, Nuclear safety and security, Nudge theory, Public safety, Safety culture, Building insulation, Scaffolding, Polymer

BrandSafway crews provide access, scaffolding, insulation and coatings services at the polymer plant, and site leaders have taken innovative approaches to engage employees and create a 24/7 safety culture.

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  • BrandSafway crews provide access, scaffolding, insulation and coatings services at the polymer plant, and site leaders have taken innovative approaches to engage employees and create a 24/7 safety culture.
  • As a result, BrandSafway is helping to lead programs and drive site safety for all contractors at the plant.
  • BrandSafways comprehensive safety program is built on five pillars: the Employee Intervention System, Management Safety Reviews, the Supervisor Observation System, the BrandSafway Learning Network, and the Gold-Link Audit System.
  • Todays BrandSafway is At Work For You leveraging innovation and economies of scale to increase safety and productivity, while remaining nimble and responsive.