Michael Wentler, a chemical expert managing Combi Lift's Beirut operation, has said Lebanon only escaped a second chemical inferno by chance. He commented that thousands of litres of dangerous substances stored in decaying containers for more than a decade at the port had turned the
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First Line Technology (FLT), the manufacturer of the AmbuBus™ Conversion Kit that converts any school or metro bus into a multiple patient transport that can carry up to 24 patients, announces the release of the AmbuBus QRT Quick Response Transport (QRT)™. The AmbuBus QRT Conversion Kit™ is
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An explosion in downtown Los Angeles injured 11 firefighters, with more than 230 sent to put out the blaze in what has been described as a factory making cannabis oil.
Captain Erik Scott of the Los Angeles fire department said “one significant explosion” shook the neighborhood
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DQE announced on May 6th the acquisition of the Slyde Evacuation Sled, an innovative expansion of its emergency evacuation product line.
In the event of fires, natural disasters, attacks or other emergencies, moving injured or immobilized individuals can be a challenge. The DQE
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DHHS released various information on CHEMM for Fourth Generation Agents. All this information here
After the incidents in the United Kingdom (U.K.) in 2018 involving a fourth generation agent, the
...Six people have been killed and dozens have been injured, 12 of them seriously, in a stampede at a nightclub in Italy.
Witnesses have reported that a teenage boy sprayed an irritating substance leading to the mad rush by the crowd to flee the area. Police have confirmed that a
DroneShield is pleased to announce a launch of the additional product DroneNodeTM, in response to end-user requirements.
DroneNodeTM is an evolution of the Company’s existing DroneCannonTM product, a portable, compact and inconspicuous counterdrone jamming device which can be utilised at...ECOTEST, an experienced developer and manufacturer of over 30 high-quality radiation measurement instruments and systems, is pleased to bring you the MKS-UM, a new generation survey meter designed for use by Military Forces.
MKS-UM is a full-range radiation survey device in field...
Luxfer will be holding the European launch of their highly acclaimed ECLIPSE cylinder at the Congres NATIONAL DES SAPEURS-POMPIERS 2018, taking place in Bourg-en-Bresse 26 - 29 September 2018.
The Eclipse is considered the the world’s lightest SCBA cylinder for Firefighter life support....
Luxfer, the most trusted name for high-pressure gas cylinders worldwide and the world’s largest manufacturer of high-pressure composite and aluminium cylinders, showcased several of their highly acclaimed ECLIPSE cylinders on Interspiro’s stand (D71) at the Emergency Services Show (ESS) which
...National Institute for Occupational Safety and Health (NIOSH) has recently released an updated version of their CBRN Respiratory Protection Handbook. This guide covers everything you need to know including the available types of respiratory protection equipment for CBRN, respirator selection,
...European Commission launches new radiological response technology programme.
Announced on May 29th, W. L. Gore & Associates’ Protective Fabrics Division has expanded its line of certified products for emergency responders with the addition of the Ruggedized Class 3 suit made of GORE® CHEMPAK® selectively permeable fabric.
The suit, manufactured and distributed by...First Line Technology congratulates its technology transfer partner, Naval Surface Warfare Center, Dahlgren Division (NSWCDD) on winning the Federal Laboratories Consortium Excellence in Technology Transfer Award for 2018. A research team at Dahlgren led by Chris Hodge developed the
...The SaphyRAD MS is the latest multi-probe survey meter designed for operations in harsh environment, to be used on military fields or by hazmat teams.
The Federal Emergency Management Agency has announced the appointment of Tony Russell as the new Superintendent of the Center for Domestic Preparedness (CDP). Russell replaces Mike King, who the Agency announced will be moving to FEMA’s Field Operations Directorate.
Industry safety leaders join forces to provide comprehensive training in safety, security, environmental management, and emergency preparedness and response
Dräger announced that the All Hazards Training Center at The University of Findlay in Findlay, Ohio, known to...
DetectaChem, developer and manufacturer of rapidly deployable, super-compact and easy-to-operate threat detection systems, is proud to announce the release of the MobileDetect smartphone application for drug detection.
The SaphyRAD MS, developed by Bertin, is the latest multi-probe survey meter designed for operations in harsh environment, to be used on military fields or by hazmat teams.
On Saturday 13th the residents of Hawaii received a shocking emergency alert notification stating \"BALLISTIC MISSILE THREAT INBOUND TO HAWAII. SEEK IMMEDIATE SHELTER. THIS IS NOT A DRILL,\" the message, which went out on TV, Radio and cellphones transpired to be a false alarm and a second
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908 Devices, a pioneer of analytical devices for chemical and biomolecule analysis, today announced a new software update for MX908™, which includes the introduction of a new mission mode – Drug Hunter.
First Line Technology, a leading provider of disaster preparedness and emergency response equipment, announced it has been awarded a 10-year fielded contract through the United States Department of Defense’s (DOD) Joint Enterprise-Research, Development, Acquisition, and Production/Procurement
...The Federal Emergency Management Agency’s Center for Domestic Preparedness (CDP) announced today that the Center will resume using nerve agents and biologicals in some of its hazardous materials training courses on Jan. 11.
American Security Today has announced the 2017 'ASTORS’ Homeland Security Award’ winners for outstanding product development achievements and exciting new technologies that address the growing Homeland Security Threats our Nation is facing.
Smiths Detection Inc. (SDI) is pioneering a series of educational workshops to inform first responders on how to use technology to protect themselves against fentanyl exposure.
First Line Technology and Federal Resources announced a strategic partnership to provide a greater selection of best-in-class decontamination and personal cooling technologies to government and commercial customers.
Persistent Systems, LLC (“Persistent”), a leader in Mobile Ad hoc Networking (MANET) Technology and developer of Wave Relay®, announced on September 13 that it was awarded an $8.9 million contract award to provide more than 950 MPU5 radios to the U.S. Army National Guard’s Weapons of Mass
...The Federal Emergency Management Agency (FEMA) have awarded ICF, a global consulting and technology services provider, a contract valued up to $20.8 million to support education and preparedness programs to protect communities living in proximity to the nation’s nuclear power plants. The
...The EPA will be hosting a Webinar that will describe with tools and strategies what services the EPA provides water utilities to improve drinking water and wastewater system resiliency to disasters, and to quickly recover from contamination involving chemical, biological, radiological, (CBR)
...Battelle announced yesterday it has received a Defense Technical Information Center (DTIC) Homeland Defense & Security Technical Area Task (HD TAT) award supporting the National Guard Bureau (NGB) Combating Weapons of Mass Destruction Division.
BBI Detection are pleased to announce they are entering a partnership with OUVRY to add the DECPOL Emergency Decontamination Mitt to their portfolio of products.
Are you working on research which would be of interest to emergency first responders? If so, we’d like to invite you to submit an abstract for our CBRNe World Convergence 2017 which is taking place in Indianapolis (November 6-8).
Dynamis Inc.’s COBRA incident management software was utilized by multiple public safety organizations in Washington, DC during the Inauguration of President Donald Trump on January 20, as well as the corresponding marches and events held during the following days
Leidos, a global science and technology company, was awarded a contract by the Defense Threat Reduction Agency (DTRA) to support DTRA's Cooperative Biological Engagement Program (CBEP) and Cooperative Threat Reduction (CTR) Program through a worldwide Scientific & Technical Engagement
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LEIPZIG, Germany – December 21, 2016: Bruker announced that it is in the process of delivering three hundred (300) RAID™ M-100 hand-held chemical detectors based on ion mobility spectrometry (IMS) to the German Civil Defense Authority Bundesamt für Bevölkerungsschutz und Katastrophenhilfe
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Always wanted to meet Kevin Lacz, author of \"The Last Punisher\" and veteran of the Battle of Ramadi? Then head to Federal Resources 4th annual ExperienceFR Exhibition, scheduled for December 8, 2016 in Arlington, Virginia.
SpectroDrone is the world’s first sensor system capable of detecting explosives, Improvised Explosive Devices (IEDs) and other chemical compounds from a safe, standoff distance.
Smiths Detection Inc. (SDI) today announces that its advanced dual-view X-ray cargo scanner, the HI-SCAN 180180-2is pro, has become its latest system to be accepted into the “qualified” section of the Transportation Security Administration (TSA)’s Air Cargo Screening Technology List (ACSTL).
From detection through to forensics and EOD, we have had a highly successful first day at CBRNe Convergence 2016 with a packed full-day programme. The 300-strong delegation who have flown in from across the world, heard presentations from a variety of military, defence, emergency and private
...During incidents involving mass decontamination, members of the public will respond both to the perceived threat (the possibility of being contaminated) and the way the threat is managed (actions taken by emergency responders). It is important for Emergency Responders to understand that the way
...Rugged Device Incorporates Wireless Connectivity for Monitoring and Tracking Threats in Real Time
The U.S. Department of Homeland Security (DHS) Science and Technology Directorate (S&T) has announced the Next-Generation Incident Command System (NICS,) an information sharing tool for first responders, is now available worldwide.
$192 million in services to the U.S. Army over five years
Dynamis acquires DGI, manufacturer of Cobra.
U.S. Army MG Richard J. Gallant assumes command of Joint Task Force Civil Support (JTF-CS), replacing U.S. Army MG William F. Roy during a change of command ceremony.
The REBS, cost-effective technology, passes government testing with “live agents” and will be deployed to the Republic of Korea as part of the DoD’s JUPITR program.
Smiths Detection RadSeeker, based on patented Discovery Technology, supports US Domestic Nuclear Detection Office (DNDO) requirements for RIIDs
After extensive national and international comparison and through a public procurement process, the Belgian Interior Ministry has chosen to collaborate with CEMAC (BE) and Defense Group Inc. (DGI, USA) for the development of a national information system for cooperation in disasters.
Med-Eng announced the launch of its highly anticipated EOD 10 Bomb Disposal Suit & Helmet ensemble, at (Shooting, Hunting, Outdoor Trade) SHOT Show 2016.
Flir releases rugged, pager-sized identiFINDER R200 handheld spectroscopic personal radiation detector (SPRD).
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