First Responders
Technology alerts Omaha first responders of car involved in high-speed crash
OMAHA, Neb. (WOWT) – We learned how technology alerted emergency crews in Lincoln to a violent crash this week. A driver and five passengers slammed into a tree Sunday. One of the individuals had an iPhone 14. It has a new feature where it sensed the crash and called 911. Tragically all six people died. …
‘SKYLIFE’: Tri-Star Health debuts new helicopter with livesaving technology
NASHVILLE, Tenn. (WKRN) — On Wednesday, HCA HealthCare TriStar Health revealed new lifesaving technology that is reaching an all-time high. “TriStar SkyLife is a specialized helicopter that really integrates with TriStar facilities,” said Dr. Marshall Hall, TriStar Skylife Medical Director. The new SkyLife helicopter is being used to help critical patients across the state. One …
AT&T rolling out 5G technology for Ohio first responders
CLEVELAND — New technology is on its way to help Cleveland area first responders. AT&T is adding to its FirstNet, first responder network. FirstNet is a high-speed broadband communications platform dedicated to and purpose-built for first responders and the extended public safety community. The network was launched three years ago to alleviate any congestion or …
Mon Health hosts first responders appreciation night at Mylan Park
MORGANTOWN, W.Va. – Mon Health held a free movie Saturday night and honored first responders at the track at Mylan Park located near the newly built aquatic center. The movies series concluded the summer series Saturday with the showing of Disney’s Onward. First responders received gifts throughout the night including free drinks from the concession …
MEDIC: Mecklenburg first responders use same technology as Uber to pinpoint location
0 Mecklenburg first responders use same technology as Uber to pinpoint location MECKLENBURG COUNTY, N.C. – Before April, it could take MEDIC minutes to find someone on the other end of a 911 call. Officials said they can now do it in seconds. Mecklenburg first responders used to use satellites to find someone’s location, but that …
Logan County 911 gets new technology
LOGAN COUNTY, WV (WOWK) – Logan county showed off their brand new 911 system on Wednesday, it’s the first of its kind in West Virginia. Their 911 center is now using smart technology by “Carbyne” to better their response time and keep residents safe. “Especially with summer time and people out on these trails and …
