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Thanks to the National Institute of Standards and Technology’s Public Safety Communications Research program, responder organizations and device developers can
Easy access to data from an extensive survey of over 7,000 first responders can inform development and deployment of public safety communications technology.
The NIST Visualization and Usability Group performs research to develop user-centered measurement and evaluation methods, guidelines, and standards by applying
It's time to understand the relationship between innovative engineering and public safety management, so let's hear from experts on both ends of the spectrum:
Previous VP of Innovation, Science and Technology for FM Global - a mutual insurance company whose capital, scientific research capability and engineering
Chief Christian Tubbs has a 40+ year career in the fire service with a background full of highly accredited certifications, degrees, and member statuses.
Firefighters, police officers, and other public safety workers could use data from multiple internet-connected devices to save lives. However, most off-the
First responders need to make fast decisions based on the best information they have available. Police, fire, and EMS crews usually rely on radio communication
Three challenges have been established for advances in Unmanned Aerial Vehicle (UAS) technology that can aid first responders. Awards totaling $720,000 will go
The Homeland Security Today awards annually recognize the people who devote their lives to protecting our people, our resources, and our way of life. From
The product release comes as more departments seek out augmented and virtual reality technology to sharpen the skills of first responders. That has led to more
NIST’s Public Safety Communications Research (PSCR) Division recently released the Public Safety Innovation Accelerator Program – 2022 (PSIAP-2022) funding
NIST Public Security Communications Research (PSCR) The department recently released Public Safety Innovation Accelerator Program-2022 (PSIAP-2022) Financing
Data is critical in modern society — it aids in decision-making for everything from fighting wildfires to solving homelessness and even promoting fitness
The National Institute of Standards and Technology’s Public Safety Communication Research (PSCR) Division is looking for applications and hardware accessories
BLOOMINGTON - Indiana University has launched a competition designed to help first responders. The university says the First Responder Smart Tracking Challenge
Picture this: A person is lost in the desert. Local first responders initiate a search and rescue operation. As they conduct the search, they’re faced with a
Picture this: A person is lost in the desert. Local first responders initiate a search and rescue operation. As they conduct the search, they’re faced with a
Picture this: A person is lost in the desert. Local first responders initiate a search and rescue operation. As they conduct the search, they’re faced with a
The National Cybersecurity Center of Excellence (NCCoE) at the National Institute of Standards and Technology (NIST) has released the final version of a
Advanced Aircraft Company (AAC), a developer of long-endurance hybrid-electric unmanned aircraft systems designed for a wide range of commercial, defense and
Advanced Aircraft Company (AAC), a developer of long-endurance hybrid-electric unmanned aircraft systems designed for a wide range of commercial, defense and
The National Cybersecurity Center of Excellence (NCCoE) has finalized a new guide, NIST Special Publication (SP) 1800-13, Mobile Application Single Sign-On