Public safety alerting systems,
from the firehouse
to the runway.

Westnet builds the alerting infrastructure that fire departments, 911 centers, and airports depend on, engineered for the moment when missing the call is not an option.

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Trusted by fire departments, 911 centers, commercial airports, and military installations nationwide

Heart-healthy alerting, NFPA 1225 compliant, in any scenario.

Follow one call from dispatch to the station. Deactivate the network to see radio alerting.

  1. 911 centerThe call goes into CAD.Dispatcher initiates incident in CAD.Dispatch Solutions →
  2. Westnet dispatchWestnet sends it to the station.Sub-second IP alerting and Automated Voice Dispatch at the station.Automated voice dispatch →
  3. Fire stationOnly the assigned crew wakes.Zoned tones ramp up and the lights come up with them.Heart-safe alerting →
  4. Apparatus bayThe crew sees the clock.The turnout timer counts from the alert, so the crew knows where it stands.Turnout timer →
  5. The recordEvery step is logged.Time-stamped for NFPA 1710 reviews and accreditation.Accreditation data →

The call travels over the IP network. Radio stands by as a backup path.

At an airport, the same idea starts in the control tower. See the Aircraft Emergency System →

Built for the standards you answer to.

Three steps to a system you can count on.

01Scope and design

Tell us your station count, CAD platform and timeline. Our solutions team designs the system around your needs.

02No downtime install

Your old alerting system stays active until the Westnet system is fully tested across your agency.

03Support for life

Remote health checks, firmware updates and a team that knows your system, for its 15 to 20 year life.

See how Westnet delivers a system →

Common questions

Response times are improved by Westnet's automated alerts, precise routing, and real-time notifications to reduce delays in communication, ensuring firefighters receive critical information for efficient, safe responses. Our systems assist with meeting NFPA 1710 & 1720 and FAA Part 139 for response time metrics.

Discover more about our software alerting solutions.

The Westnet Fire Station Alerting System can be procured by purchasing directly or through several different procurement contracts such as HGACBuy, Sourcewell, or NPPGov.

For procurement information, please visit our procurement section.

Westnet offers comprehensive support, including engineering and design services, installation, ongoing customer service, and system maintenance. We participate in many RFI and RFP invitations and provide cost-free estimates and drawing packages.

For support inquiries, please visit our Contact Us page.

Features include:

  • Pre-alert tones and Automated Voice Dispatch
  • Selective alerting by company assignment
  • Dorm Remotes for individual dorm room alerting, heart-friendly ramping tones
  • Video Messengers for displaying call information on station monitors.

Our zoned notification system allows customized alerting for all areas of the fire station. View our detailed product catalog.

Yes, Westnet serves the United States military and its communities. Westnet has won two prestigious Air Force Best Practice awards for our systems deployed in the United States. We also offer specialized Aircraft Emergency Systems (AES) for airports of all sizes.

Learn more about our aircraft emergency systems.

NFPA 1710 requires fire departments to achieve 80-second turnout times and arrive at incidents within specific timeframes to meet public safety standards. NFPA 1221 covers emergency communications systems standards including dispatch center staffing, data security, and alerting system requirements.

Modern alerting systems use heart-friendly ramping tones instead of jarring alarms, pre-alert notifications, and individual dorm room alerting to reduce stress and protect cardiovascular health. These health-conscious features help minimize the physical impact of sudden emergency alerts on firefighter wellness.

Scope the right system for your operation.

Talk with the Westnet solutions team. We will help you scope the right alerting infrastructure for your team.

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