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S&T's POINTER pinpoints firefighter locations in emergencies
POINTER system can pinpoint locations to within one meter, determine what direction the user is facing and even if they are standing or motionless on the ground.
Snapshot: A New Kind of Responder Brings Special Expertise to Disasters
The ROSS program helps radiation safety professionals integrate seamlessly with the incident command system so they can provide emergency-specific rad/nuc information to the incident commander, allowing emergency managers to make better decisions specific to the incident.
Cyber Defense Requires Market-ready Tech
To ensure our nation has a strong cyber defense, S&T’s Homeland Security Advanced Research Projects Agency Cyber Security Division works on finding technology that can bring game changing impacts to our cybersecurity capabilities.
Responder News: Commercialized S&T Technologies Meet Critical Response Needs
Technology can play a pivotal role in how first responders perform on the job, which is why DHS S&T relies on their input throughout research and development and beyond. Several technologies developed to meet critical responder needs are now available for agencies to purchase and use.
Dr. Brothers Bids Farewell
Let me start this, my last blog, by saying I can’t believe this is my last blog.
Snapshot: Blockchain Technology Explored for Homeland Security
Blockchain technology represents an innovative leap forward that has many uses and applications across multiple sectors of the economy. Many people, organizations, companies and departments are increasingly excited about blockchain.
You've got ideas-we have funding-Lets talk
S&T strengthens the nation’s homeland security by advancing scientific capabilities. Our engineers, scientists, and subject matter experts work closely with practitioners to identify emerging challenges and develop solutions.
News Release: DHS S&T Awards $527K to BYU to Develop Cyber sec tech
DHS S&T has awarded $527,112 to Brigham Young University in Provo, Utah, to develop a web authentication middleware tool that would significantly upgrade the current Internet website authentication process and improve online security.
News Release: DHS S&T CALLS FOR ANTI-JAMMING TECHNOLOGY SUBMISSIONS
DHS S&T today released a RFI for participation in the 2017 First Responder Electronic Jamming Exercise at Idaho National Laboratory in Idaho Falls, Idaho, July 17-22, 2017.The deadline for submitting applications is January 20, 2017.
Responder News: Rural Volunteer Fire Departments Face Specific Challenges
When S&T asked rural volunteer firefighters back in September to tell us what challenges they face, dozens of them responded passionately. Here is a summary of what they told us and our beginning efforts to answer the issues they raised.
Snapshot: S&T Releases New Incident Management Planning Tool for First Responders
EXD has funded research at the Oak Ridge National Laboratory to continue development of the Incident Management Preparedness and Coordination Toolkit (IMPACT), a geospatial tool designed to enhance situational awareness, communication, and collaboration during and for security events.
News Release: DHS S&T Transitions 8th Cybersecurity Tech for Commercialization
The Department of Homeland Security (DHS) Science and Technology Directorate’s (S&T) Homeland Security Advanced Research Projects Agency has announced the eighth cybersecurity technology transitioning to commercialization as a part of its Cyber Security Division’s (CSD) Transition to Practice (TTP) program.
Responder News: Burn Saver Thermal Sensor Provides Warning for Firefighter Safety
New S&T technology will alert firefighters when thermal conditions inside a burning building put them at risk for personal protective equipment failure.
SBIR Success Stories
Small businesses are crucial to innovative research and development efforts. Their nimble approach to solving technology challenges makes them valuable partners and results in important advances for S&T’s stakeholders.
News Release: DHS S&T and Israeli partners call for proposals on advanced first responder tech
DHS S&T today announced applications are now being accepted for the NextGen First Responder Technologies solicitation. This is a joint effort funded by S&T and the Israeli Ministry of Public Service.
Snapshot: S&T EMERGE Accelerator Pilots A New Path Forward
S&T's EMERGE Accelerator Pilot Program Combined The Best Of The Private And Public Sectors For Innovations In First Responder Technology.
Media Advisory: DHS S&T to hold industry day
The DHS S&T Silicon Valley Innovation Program will host an industry day to connect technology startups and investors to new opportunities for research and development of cybersecurity active defenses for the nation’s financial services sector critical infrastructure.
Lets Talk About Critical Infrastructure
When we talk about critical infrastructure, certain aspects are easier to picture than others.
News Release: NATO adapts NICS for first responders
DHS S&T today announced the Next-Generation Incident Command System (NICS), an information sharing tool for first responders, will now be implemented in some NATO member and partner countries as part of NATO’s Science for Peace and Security Project Advanced Regional Civil Emergency Coordination Pilot.
Happy Thanksgiving
We all know what the history books say about the first Thanksgiving, but how much do you know about current Thanksgiving Day traditions? And did you know S&T plays a role in them?
Responder Spotlight: Jeremy DeMar
S&T’s First Responders Group relies on experienced emergency response and preparedness professionals—the First Responder Resource Group—to guide its research and development efforts. Meet one of the group’s newest members: Jeremy DeMar, public safety emergency communications supervisor at the Rochester (New York) Emergency Communications Department and Monroe County 911 Center.
Protecting Where We Swipe, Save, and Borrow
The financial services sector is the backbone of our economic strength as a country.