NZ proposes changes to emergency location services
03 February, 2020 by Jonathan NallyThe changes would enable emergency services to locate people in distress even when they have not made a call to the 111 emergency phone number.
VIDEO: How FirstNet's deployables assist public safety
30 January, 2020 by Jonathan NallyFirstNet can call on a fleet of 72 wheeled deployables plus three flying cells on wheels and one aerostat.
The Netherlands' C2000 TETRA upgrade a success
30 January, 2020 by Jonathan NallyThe Netherlands' new C2000 TETRA emergency service communications network is now operational, following a successful migration from the old system overnight on 27/28 January.
Minister visits bushfire-affected radio sites
28 January, 2020 by Jonathan NallyFederal Minister for Communications Paul Fletcher has visited teams helping to restore bushfire-affected radio tower sites on the NSW South Coast.
Roundtable examines bushfires' effects on communications
23 January, 2020 by Jonathan NallyA government and industry roundtable has assessed the bushfires' effects on telecommunications, and agreed on measures to examine hardening networks.
Minister hails NSW Telco Authority's bushfire response
16 January, 2020 by Jonathan NallyNSW Minister for Customer Service Victor Dominello has hailed the Telco Authority's 132 continuous days of service during the bushfire crisis.
Alaska gives carriers 12 months' notice on Wireless 911
15 January, 2020 by Jonathan NallyAlaska's Department of Public Safety has given carriers a one-year courtesy notice that a formal request for the implementation of Wireless 911 will occur.
VIDEO: FirstNet put to the test as 30,000 evacuated
15 January, 2020 by Jonathan NallyThree first responder agencies in Ohio maintained seamless communications when a severe thunderstorm threatened a football festival.
Military comms on the bushfire grounds
13 January, 2020 by Jonathan NallyThe Australian Defence Force is assisting the bushfire recovery process, including providing a multitude of communications services.
Telecoms operators working to restore bushfire-affected networks
09 January, 2020Australian telecommunications operators are working to restore networks in bushfire-affected areas, allowing communities to receive vital emergency information.
NSW Telco Authority program update
17 December, 2019An enhanced and expanded NSW Government Radio Network has proved itself a crucial tool during the state's bushfire response.
Connected drones for disaster relief
16 December, 2019 by Jonathan NallyA trial in Japan has used drones connected via a private LTE network to issue tsunami evacuation alerts.
New HQ to bolster SA emergency services' capabilities
04 December, 2019SA's emergency services' incident response capabilities are set to get a boost with the help of a new, purpose-built command centre.
Tasmania's ESCAD implementation completed
04 December, 2019Fujitsu has completed the implementation of an Emergency Services Computer Aided Dispatch system for Ambulance Tasmania.
SAR compliance in Australia
23 October, 2019 by Chris Zombolas, EMC TechnologiesThe possibility of harmful effects of EMR has forced regulators to introduce SAR measurement standards for mobile and portable transmitting devices.
