Monitoring atmospheric and environmental conditions are essential in developing early warnings to protect the population against possible weather-related risks. The most efficient means to carry out global surveillance is Earth observation (EO) through multiple instruments placed on satellites. The application of satellite data, as well as the skills and knowledge to interpret this data, support the World Meteorological Organization’s co...

Webinar topics include: Overview of GPO procurement vehicles Guest panelist from FedEx Office to discuss how the GPOExpress program can work for you Quantity and delivery schedule considerations The webinar will include a Q&A. For more information, email nam@gpo.gov or call (202) 512-1904.

APCO 2021, APCO International’s Annual Conference & Expo, is the premier event for public safety communications officials, from frontline telecommunicators to comm center managers to public safety communications equipment and services vendors. Starting August 15, APCO 2021, offers four days of educational sessions, committee meetings and special events, paired with two full days of exhibits. Who Attends?Our conference attendees repre...

The COVID-19 pandemic forced state and local governments to rapidly stand up social service referral systems, whether for food, supplies, housing or workforce development. Many agencies resorted to handy, quick tools like spreadsheets and clipboards. Meanwhile, surging constituent traffic is still pitting a strain on case reviews, making it difficult to ensure services are delivered to those in need. The result? Operational deficiencies, impro...

The OpTac International Advanced Sniper and Instructor Program, hosted by the Henrico County Police Division, will be held August 7-12, 2021 in Henrico County, Virginia. This intense program teaches advanced sniper tactics and operational marksmanship skills. A strong emphasis is placed on urban sniping, the construction of urban hides, engagement of moving targets and targets at unknown distances, cold bore stress shots, fieldcraft/stalking,...

FDIC International offers 35,000+ Fire & Rescue professionals from 67+ countries around the world, quality world-class instructors, classrooms, workshops, H.O.T evolutions and the most innovative products and services available to the industry displayed by over 800 exhibiting companies. The FDIC Experience is more than your traditional trade show; it’s about the learning and sharing with your peers formally and informally through hal...

The OpTac International Police Sniper program, hosted by the Henrico County Police Division, will be held August 2-6, 2021 in Henrico County, Virginia. This intense program prepares law enforcement snipers for emergency response operations and surveillance details that require observation and concealment techniques. From basic to advanced techniques, this course will benefit officers without sniper experience, as well as veteran snipers. A str...

State and local governments significantly ramped up notifications to the public during the pandemic to spread awareness about COVID-19 and accompanying public health measures. But after nearly a year and a half, communities and residents are beginning to experience alert fatigue. With severe weather season approaching, economies reopening and other unknown events ahead, how do governments ensure their emergency communications are being receiv...

Facing challenges head-on is what we do as fire and emergency service leaders, and this past year was no exception. There has never been a more essential time for the fire and EMS community to come together. That is why the IAFC has been working hard to make safe on-site connections and educational opportunities happen at Fire-Rescue International (FRI) 2021 in Charlotte, North Carolina. Although the format will be modified for health and safe...

The webinar will provide an overview of how the ASAP-to-PSAP service simplifies the creation of a call-for-service for fire, robbery, and burglary events. TMA will review how the ASAP Service replaces a time-consuming phone call with highly accurate data exchange. PSAP associates will discuss their actual experience with the service. Information about the existing program to create an American National Standard that defines a scoring metric to...