by kem2 | Feb 19, 2024 | Emergency Response
As technology advances, so do the ways we investigate and solve crimes. A mobile command center is a valuable resource for police departments or any public safety agency. Mobile command centers are customizable and make it easier for police officers, technicians, and...
by gwcollins | Feb 17, 2024 | Updates
Starlink was certainly first to market with their LEO satellite offers offering a low cost solution with very attractive bandwidth speeds that for the first time ever allowed even residential consumers to have broadband internet access anywhere in the world. The...
by kem2 | Jan 25, 2024 | Updates
Over the years, FEMA has collected a significant amount of data on many topics. This includes disaster information, hazard mitigation, and more. FEMA plays a huge role in disaster management and recovery efforts across the United States. One key aspect of FEMA’s...
by kem2 | Dec 24, 2023 | Emergency Response
The data does not lie-natural disasters are increasing in frequency all over the world due to climate change. The need for a rapid, effective response has never been more critical, and many governments are trying to prevent greater loss of life. In such situations, do...
by gwcollins | Nov 21, 2023 | Communications, Emergency Response
Got to spend a few days last week with the LA State Fire Marshal at England Air Force Base in Alexandria, LA as they deployed their new CCS MERC Mobile Command Center for the first time for a live exercise were they simulated having a plane catch on fire on the...
by kem2 | Oct 30, 2023 | Updates
Anywhere between 80% and 90% of people will experience panic during an emergency. It can be challenging to enact an emergency communication plan and escape from disaster when not thinking clearly. A disaster response plan is critical to ensure safety. No emergency...
by gwcollins | Oct 27, 2023 | Communications, Emergency Response, Updates
Spent most of the week in Oklahoma at the WinStar Casino and Resort participating in the 2023 Red River COMU Boot Camp along with about 150 other First Responders. The event was a combination of training and live exercises where we all worked together to simulate...
by gwcollins | Oct 14, 2023 | Communications, Emergency Response
CCS has been fortunate enough to have the State of Texas satellite contract through the Texas Dept. of Emergency Management (TDEM) for going on 8 years now. We currently have just over 100 mobile command centers here in the US and around the world that use our...
by kem2 | Oct 11, 2023 | Communications
The first recorded use of smoke signals can be traced back to ancient China. Fast forward to today, and communication technology is more efficient than ever. This is great for emergency communication in particular. During uncertainty and unexpected challenges, being...
by gwcollins | Sep 27, 2023 | Updates
CCS has been attending the AT&T FirstNet Pubic Safety Summit this week in Las Vegas at the Southpoint Hotel and Casino Resort with our friends at JPS the leaders in radio interoperability. The show is for AT&T FirstNet customers and approved suppliers giving...
