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Responder News: New Turnout Ensemble Aims to Reduce Firefighter Cancer Risk (Photo Essay)
A photo essay highlighting the buildup of harmful particulates on firefighter turnout gear. First Responders Group is developing a prototype that may be the answer.
Help S&T Reduce the Impact
By fostering conversations from firsthand accounts of flood disasters, S&T is increasing information that can promote emergency management decision making.
Showcasing Technologies that Support the Homeland Security Enterprise
One of my overarching goals for S&T was for us to expand how people think of us and our capabilities. There are several ways in which we protect and secure the homeland and serve the Homeland Security Enterprise.
Snapshot: Small Businesses Show Off Tech Solutions at Small Business Innovative Workshop
S&T’s Deputy Under Secretary Dr. Robert Griffin kicked off the SBIR Workshop by showcasing cutting-edge cyber security research and development (R&D) solutions being developed through the SBIR program.
Snapshot: FBI Hazardous Devices School Becomes REDOPS Testbed
The DHS S&T Response and Defeat Operations Support REDOPS program is adding a fifth Bomb Squad Test Bed location hosted by the FBI Counter IED Unit at the FBI Hazardous Devices School (HDS) in Huntsville, Alabama.
Snapshot: FRRG A Valuable Resource for Science and Technology
One of DHS S&T's core missions is to develop new technologies for first responders and then transition it to the commercial market. In order to accomplish this, FRG is reliant on the help of first responders from across the United States. It is their firsthand experience, insights, and expertise that allows S&T to conceptualize and evaluate first responder technologies.
Can We Do More for America's Rural Volunteer Firefighters?
As floods, wildfires, and violent storms in rural areas continue to increase, volunteer firefighters play an essential role despite the fact they often find themselves without the resources of larger agencies.
Tune in to Our Facebook Town Hall on How to Do Business with S&T!
When I started here, one of my biggest goals was making further inroads with industry and growing our business audience. We’ve made progress, but we want to do more.
Responder News: From the White House Blog: Harnessing the Potential of Unmanned Aircraft Systems Technology
Understanding how drones might play a positive role in public life will be key for emergency managers and first responders in the coming decades.
Snapshot: DHS Centers of Excellence Create Future Problem Solvers
For S&T, focusing on the future also includes the specialized research and education programs at the university-based DHS Centers of Excellence (COEs).
Responder News: New Alert System Aims to Protect Responders (and Drivers) at Roadway Incident Scenes
The Automated Driver and Responder Alert System provides early warning for drivers approaching emergency scene.
Computer Science for All
Our security leaders of tomorrow must be ready with the skills to combat threats in the 21st century, and computer science is an important building block.
Responder News: 2016 National Preparedness Report Highlights Emergency Response Collaboration
FEMA’s 2016 National Preparedness Report offers case studies on Department of Homeland Security emergency response efforts in the areas of prevention, protection, mitigation, response, and recovery.
September is National Preparedness Month!
At S&T, we provide the tools and technologies to facilitate planning before disasters happen so our stakeholders are empowered to be more resilient against natural and manmade threats.
Snapshot: S&T's Prepaid Card Reader Aids Law Enforcement in Seizing Fraudulent Cards
U.S. law enforcement agencies have a powerful new tool at their disposal: DHS S&T’s Electronic Recovery and Access to Data (ERAD) Prepaid Card Reader.
Snapshot: FIND Offers Simple Guidance for Lost Person Searches
The new FIND software uses Lost Person Locator statistics of decisions and patterns made by lost individuals in over 150,000 past cases, known as lost person behavior.
Countering the Impact of Hurricanes this National Preparedness Month
Coastal community leaders and the emergency managers tasked with planning for and responding to hurricanes face tough challenges when tracking approaching storms.
Responder Spotlight: Dan Dooley
New York City Police Department Captain Dan Dooley discusses his work on the Narcotics, VICE, and Gang Squad in South Manhattan along with his take on becoming a member of the First Responder Resource Group (FRRG).
Responder News: Countering Violent Extremism Program Provides Opportunity for First Responders
DHS relies on first responders who closely interact with community partners and leaders to support the principles of Countering Violent Extremism (CVE). This July, DHS released a notice for the 2016 CVE Grant Program.
Security Leaders of Tomorrow
At DHS and S&T, we are in a constant search for the security leaders of tomorrow to safeguard our nation from ever changing threats.
Media Advisory: DHS, DOD & NSF to Host Cyber Security Small Business Innovation Event
The Department of Homeland Security Science and Technology Directorate Cyber Security Division, Department of Defense Assistant Secretary of Defense for Research and Engineering, and National Science Foundation will co-host the 2016 Government Cyber Security Small Business Innovation Research (SBIR) Workshop, August 30 through September 1 at the J.W. Marriott in Washington, D.C.
Responder News: ALERT Center of Excellence Improves Explosives Training Solutions for First Responders
The Department of Homeland Security’s ALERT Center of Excellence is improving explosives training for first responders.
News Release: S&T Awards JGW Int'l LTD. $422K for Robotic Platforms
DHS S&T recently awarded a 12-month project for $422,330 to JGW International Ltd. based in Reston, Virginia, to develop a universal operator control unit system for four separate robotic platforms used for explosive ordnance disposal.
News Release DHS Announces $3.6M for Scientific Leadership Awards at Minority Serving Institutions
DHS S&T announced today a funding opportunity for Scientific Leadership Awards at Minority Serving Institutions.