White Papers
Emergency mass notification for hazardous industrial processing operations has traditionally focused on audible and visual signaling devices such as sirens, horns, warning lights, beacons, public address and intercom systems. And the extent of the ability to quickly alert anyone outside the plant—including fire, police and medical first responders—was until relatively recently limited to auto-dialing telecommunications. On September 11, 2001, however, everything changed.
Integrated Command Solutions for Industrial Safety Security and Well-being
The Integrated Command Solution (ICS) ties directly into the Federal Signal Industry Platform, providing an effective bridge between disparate systems. The focus is on tightening the gap that separates a response in real time from a response that is unnecessarily prolonged and may lead to tragic consequences. Through the Integrated Command Solution, Federal Signal now delivers the pro-active system assessment and accelerated response time that everyone has been waiting for.
Interoperable Communications and Citizen Alerting Systems
Municipalities, governments, work places, and school campuses are quickly realizing the importance of having citizen alerting systems. When emergencies ensue, it is of paramount importance that people can be alerted quickly of the situation and given instructions and updates. This whitepaper discusses several of the key factors to consider when assessing citizen alerting systems. Emergency response and security leaders have a responsibility to do all that is feasible to keep citizens safe and informed. Thus, it is important to prepare so that even in the most chaotic or catastrophic incidents, large numbers of individuals on campuses and in communities can be notified immediately.