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RSS emergencyEmergency services get £2.5bn digital radio network
News The Home Office has signed a £2.5bn deal with Motorola and BT for a digital radio network to be rolled out across all UK police forces and many emergency services. Projects are already in place to link up the network with other emergency services. [08 Mar 2000]
Emergency call tech for cars stuck in EU jam
News The European Union's plan to install technology that can remotely contact the emergency services in all new cars is being stymied by the lassitude of member states.eCall, the system that will enable all cars to contact 112 (the international... [14 Sep 2005]
Emergency services digital radio mess
Comment Taxpayers and hard-up fire-fighters are today asking why £1.6m has been wasted on digital radio projects for the emergency services which have had to be scrapped.silicon.com revealed today how 44 UK fire brigades are claiming compensation for... [03 Jul 2003]
Emergency Alert System (EAS) for the Inland Northwest EAS Region
White Paper The Local Emergency Communications Committee (LECC) for the Inland Northwest EAS Region has determined that major media from Spokane and Coeur d'Alene have significant viewer and listener audiences in about 13 counties in Washington, 10 counties... [07 Feb 2005]
Emergency Response System Formed to Ensure the Safety of Indian Citizens
White Paper The Chairman of Satyam Computer Services Ltd.strongly felt the need for a state-of-the-art emergency response system that could help citizens in a timely fashion and save millions of lives. The Emergency Management and Research Institute (EMRI) was... [31 Mar 2007]
Emergency Doctors Save Time at Scene of Incident With Digital Reports
White Paper The Dresden Fire Brigade serves the city of Dresden, Germany, not only fighting fires but also sending emergency medical personnel out to treat patients at the scene of accidents and emergencies. Doctors answering an emergency call had to fill out... [20 Feb 2008]
Emergency services to track mobile 999 calls
News A mobile tracking system has been developed for the emergency services to locate and help people who dial 999 - as well as catching those who make hoax calls. It has been developed by the UK's mobile operators - O2, Orange, T-Mobile, Vodafone and 3... [16 Jan 2004]
Emergency Notification for Every Organization
White Paper Having choices means having the power to decide what's best, or in this case, the emergency notification tool that's most suitable for the organization. Strohl Systems gives planners the option to choose between NotiFind Standard and Professional... [23 Aug 2006]
Emergency Responder Injuries and Fatalities: An Analysis of Surveillance Data
White Paper The emergency response community represents a significant population of workers exposed to a particularly intense and variable hazard environment in the course of their work activities. This paper focuses on firefighting, law enforcement, and... [14 Feb 2005]
Micro-News Network: Emergency Alert System Built With Compuware OptimalJ
White Paper Micro-News Network delivers solutions that enable organizations to provide emergency alert notifications to their employees and/or communities. They were faced with the challenge to find a development tool and technology that would leverage... [17 Sep 2004]
Emergency Management Plan Reviews
White Paper Emergency Management Plans establish a process and describe the activities for the delivery of assistance to address the consequences of disasters and emergencies. The Washington State Emergency Management Division (EMD) reviews city and county... [14 Feb 2005]
India diary, day 2: Emergency calls and rural life
Comment For the afternoon I'm off to the Emergency Management and Research Institute (EMRI) in Secunderabad. In India there is currently no unified emergency number like 999 in the UK or 911 in the US. Keep up with his daily diaries here.¦ India diary... [05 Mar 2007]
Emergency Alert System (EAS) Procedures for the "Southwest Idaho" EAS Local Area & "Eastern Oregon" EAS Local Area
White Paper The Southwest Idaho EAS Local Area Emergency Communications Committee and the broadcast and cable media prepared this plan. It is used to disseminate emergency information and warning to the general public in the Southwest Idaho EAS Local Area or... [07 Feb 2005]
Recommendations and Insight for the Optimal Planning and Implementation of E-112, Emergency Wireless Location for the European Union
White Paper This paper is presented to provide insight and recommendations to the European Commission as they evaluate the necessity and requirements for an EU-wide 112 emergency wireless location system. It is a collaborative effort and contains contributions... [19 Jan 2006]
Emergency Preparedness Mobile Communications System (EPMCS)
White Paper This document discusses the benefit of utilizing the Emergency Preparedness Mobile Communications System (EPMCS). The system is comprised of key communications components. The first item is a vehicle mounted mobile satellite system, with the... [24 Feb 2004]
