Coronavirus Impact on 9-1-1
The National 9-1-1 Office has been incorporated into the national COVID-19 Task Force, run by FEMA and is providing valuable input into the impact of this virus on 9-1-1 Centers.
Emergency Services
The Use of Drones as First Responders
Unmanned Aerial Systems are being piloted in a number of public safety environments and its features are being enhanced on a constant basis. For example, two Artificial Intelligence technologies that are being utilized to augment the effectiveness of drones include Augmented Reality (AR) and Virtual Reality (VR) These tools allow for the addition of vital information such as street names, and the ability to track people and vehicles from the air.
Emergency Services in Developing Countries – What is Happening and What Can We Learn?
In many developing countries, there is not a single number to call; most countries in the developing world have three emergency numbers—police, fire and emergency medical. Dialing the right number in a crisis, can be confusing for anyone in an emergency.