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Responder News: Project Roundup June 2015
The Department Homeland Security (DHS) Science and Technology Directorate (S&T) regularly posts a roundup of key updates from projects currently in the development stages in S&T's First Responders Group (FRG). This article outlines FRG's accomplishments in June 2015.
First Responder Resource Group: Key to Driving Innovation for the First Responder Community
S&T brings together responders from across the nation to identify current technology gaps, assist in requirements gathering for new product and technology ideas, and participate in testing and evaluation as technologies transition from the development cycle to commercialization.
Responder News: Firework Safety Risks Reminder
Independence Day often involves hot summer weather, traffic delays, and fireworks. While fireworks often enhance our holiday celebration, it is important to remember that they can cause serious injury to both people and property.
Responder Spotlight: Dave Saitta
Meet Dave Saitta, Calumet City (Illinois) Fire Department Lieutenant and member of the DHS S&T First Responder Resource Group (FRRG).
National Conversation is Gaining Momentum
Today, I am pleased to share with you the continued success we are experiencing with our National Conversation on Homeland Security Technology.
S&T to Collaborate with Australia on Emergency Info Sharing
Today, U.S. Department of Homeland Security (DHS) Science and Technology Directorate (S&T) Under Secretary Dr. Reginald Brothers met with the Honourable Jane Garrett, Member of Parliament; Minister for Emergency Services, State of Victoria and Mr. Craig Lapsley, Commissioner, Emergency Management Victoria and the Massachusetts Institute of Technology Lincoln Laboratory (MIT LL) Dr. Melissa G. Choi, Head, Homeland Protection and Air Traffic Control Division
,to recommit to the strategic partnership to collaborate on advancing information-sharing capabilities for public safety.UNC-Chapel Hill Launches Coastal Resilience Center of Excellence
The University of North Carolina at Chapel Hill officially launched today a new Coastal Resilience Center of Excellence (CRC) on June 23 which was made possible through a five-year, $20 million grant from S&T.
Celebrating a Decade of Innovation
For more than a decade, S&T has dedicated itself to finding new and better ways to protect our nation, and to me, there is no truer path to innovation than invention Last week, the Deputy Secretary of Homeland Security Alejandro Mayorkas and I were honored to recognize those who have spurred innovation through invention.
DHS S&T Releases Final Recovery Transformer Report
The Department of Homeland Security (DHS) Science and Technology Directorate (S&T) today announced the completion of its Recovery Transformer (RecX) program and published a final report that contains lessons learned, evaluations, and considerations for a spare transformer strategy to support our nation’s electric grid.
Responder News: Innovate with Exercises
Bring together high-ranking U.S. Army National Guard and U.S. Air Force National Guard officers for a course on homeland protection, and you can expect some intense learning.