Terrorism

NYC 911 System Beset by Delays and Errors, Report Says

Fri, 04 May 2012 20:15:00 GMT

New York City's 911 system is beset by delays and errors that could leave callers without help for crucial seconds in an emergency, according to a consultant's report on the system.

CHFSI and NFFF to Cosponsor 2nd Annual 911 Memorial Stair Climb

Wed, 18 Apr 2012 22:35:00 GMT

The Congressional Fire Services Institute (CFSI) and the National Fallen Firefighters Foundation (NFFF) will co-sponsor a 9-11 Memorial Stair Climb on April 25th at the Washington Hilton, in Washington, DC.

ILC Dover Announces NIOSH Approval of CBRN Escape Mask

Thu, 29 Mar 2012 13:55:00 GMT

ILC Dover recently announced that the National Institute for Occupational Safety and Health (NIOSH) has approved its SCapeCO/CBRN³⁰ Escape Mask.

DHS Announces AT&T PS-Prep Certification

Tue, 20 Mar 2012 19:08:00 GMT

The Department of Homeland Security (DHS) announced that AT&T Inc. has become the first private sector company to be certified to DHS-selected standards under the Voluntary Private Sector Preparedness Program.

Hundreds Die in Republic of Congo Explosions

Mon, 05 Mar 2012 18:50:00 GMT

A weapons depot caught fire in the capital of the Republic of Congo on Sunday, setting off explosions that killed at least 206 people and pinning countless others underneath collapsed buildings, including a church.

Darley Launches HomelandSecurityEquipment.com

Thu, 01 Mar 2012 21:34:00 GMT

In January 2012, Darley launched a new Web site aimed at homeowners, businesses, and just about any organization looking to prepare for emergency situations.

Pepro Celebrates 20 Year at IWCE: Unveils Micro Radio Site Updates

Fri, 24 Feb 2012 20:40:00 GMT

Pepro LLC, a manufacturer of shielded enclosure systems for stationary and mobile applications, arrives at IWCE 2012 marking its 20^th year of protecting sensitive equipment from a wide range of operational and physical threats.

Research: 90 Percent of Firefighters Show Signs of PTSD

Thu, 23 Feb 2012 16:28:00 GMT

A new study by Israeli researchers indicates that 90 percent of firefighters exhibit some symptoms of post-traumatic stress disorder (PTSD).

DHS Announces Grant Guidance for Fiscal Year (FY) 2012 Preparedness Grants

Mon, 20 Feb 2012 15:11:00 GMT

Secretary of Homeland Security Janet Napolitano today announced the release of FY 2012 grant guidance and application kits for seven DHS preparedness grant programs totaling over $1.3 billion.

Suspected Gunman, Victim Found Dead in Burned CA Home

Fri, 17 Feb 2012 17:39:00 GMT

Firefighters and police pulled three victims from a burning Hollywood home Thursday where a suspected gunman and another victim were later found dead.

FEMA Seeks Applicants for National Advisory Council

Thu, 16 Feb 2012 20:47:00 GMT

The U.S. Department of Homeland Security's Federal Emergency Management Agency (FEMA) is seeking qualified individuals from the public and private sector to serve on the National Advisory Council (NAC).

Clandestine Drug Labs Present Hidden Dangers for Firefighters

Thu, 02 Feb 2012 16:47:00 GMT

Firefighters and emergency responders face new dangers every day of their career, but it is the obscured dangers of clandestine laboratories that have become the most dangerous to emergency responders in today's times, writes Tim Hadlock.

IN Residents Urged to Register for 2012 Great Central U.S. Shakeout

Wed, 01 Feb 2012 20:38:00 GMT

The Indiana Department of Homeland Security (IDHS) is encouraging all Indiana residents to register and participate in the 2012 Great Central United States ShakeOut February 7.

5.11 Tactical presents donation to FDNY Foundation

Tue, 24 Jan 2012 15:51:00 GMT

FDNY Commissioner and Chief of Department Salvatore J. Cassano and the FDNY’s Emergency Medical Service Command Chief Abdo Nahmod will receive a donation from 5.11 Tactical to the FDNY Foundations on Tuesday, January 24 at 2:00pm.

TrueVector Technologies Debuts Emergency Responder Real Time Web Drawing Solution

Mon, 09 Jan 2012 19:04:00 GMT

TrueVector Technologies introduced a web-based, interactive drawing solution for emergency responder web mapping software.

Arson Attacks at NYC Homes, Islamic Center

Tue, 03 Jan 2012 15:26:00 GMT

The Council on American-Islamic Relations is condemning a firebomb attack on an Islamic center in New York City on Sunday.

Boston Fire Marshal: Occupy Site Is Unsafe

Fri, 02 Dec 2011 16:53:00 GMT

Boston (MA) Fire Marshal Bart Shea testified in a hearing about the Occupy Boston movement, expressing his concern for the safety and well-being of the protestors, who are currently encamped at Dewey Square in the city.

Smiths Detection to Distribute NIDS Bio-Threat System Globally

Tue, 08 Nov 2011 18:59:00 GMT

Smiths Detection today announces a worldwide partnership with ANP Technologies, Inc. for its novel immunoassay technology, which is used to verify the presence of biological threats in the field.

Glass and the Hidden Terrorist Threat

Wed, 02 Nov 2011 03:24:00 GMT

The threat of terror—real or imagined—has focused the minds of facilities management professionals, building owners, architects, engineers, technologists, and planners to better design buildings that can withstand a new array of risks.

Decontamination: Is Water King?

Wed, 02 Nov 2011 03:10:00 GMT

In 1981, I was sworn into the Fire Department of New York (FDNY) and left my career in the chemical industry behind, or so I thought.