first responders

Helping first responders: NCSU computer model could improve response times

Posted by WRAL TechWire | May 8, 2023

Researchers at North Carolina State University have developed a complex model to improve how quickly first responders – such as police and EMTs – reach the scene of vehicle accidents. In computational testing, the model outperformed the existing techniques for getting first responders to accident sites quickly.

With SBIR grant, IoT firm and partners to test new statewide paging system for first responders

Posted by Jason Parker | May 18, 2022

A collaboration to enhance response times and situational awareness for first responders, built on new innovative technology, enters its testing phase.

iPhones to add feature that will share your exact location with 911

Posted by CNN | Jun 18, 2018

Apple is rolling out a new feature in its next iPhone software update to send emergency responders instant, precise location information in the US.

With all 50 states on board, First Responder Network sets 2018 agenda

Posted by WRAL TechWire | Jan 2, 2018

All 50 states as well as the District of Columbia have now committed to participating in FirstNet, or the First Responder Network, that is being built by AT&T. And FirstNet has outlined its agenda for 2018 as the First Net Authority and AT&T begin to put the next-generation broadband...

Public safety network FirstNet gives top priority access to first responders

Posted by WRAL TechWire | Dec 13, 2017

First responders will have top priority to accessing FirstNet, the new nationwide high-speed wireless network being rolled out by AT&T and the First Responder Network Authority.