Articles by Liz Young.
Liz Young is a well-rounded marketer who has supported numerous marketing projects and teams. She has worked in a variety of markets including public safety, SaaS, technology, and ...
Dispatch: Genesis of Effective & Health-Conscious Emergency Alerting
Dispatch is the foundation of health-conscious alerting. See how tools like Automated Voice Dispatching (AVD) reduce stress and speed emergency response.
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Westnet Secures Continued Contract with Sourcewell
Westnet renews its Sourcewell contract, delivering streamlined access to trusted emergency alerting and dispatch technology for public safety agencies.
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Westnet Awarded Lawton Fire Department Contract
Westnet will deliver fire station, dispatch and aircraft emergency alerting for the Lawton Fire Department, replacing the city's two-tone alert system.
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How Aircraft Emergency Systems Are Transforming Airport Safety Culture
Discover how Aircraft Emergency Systems are revolutionizing airport safety with advanced technology and strategic leadership, ensuring rapid, coordinated responses during crises.
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Why Airport Crash Phone Systems Need Immediate Modernization
Why outdated airport crash phone systems leave gaps in emergency response, and how a modern Aircraft Emergency System closes them. Benefits and funding.
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The Pros and Cons of a 911 Dispatch Call Center
Explore the pros and cons of 911 dispatch call centers, from PSAP call-taking to outsourcing, plus how CAD-integrated alerting improves accuracy and response.
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Westnet Welcomes Joe Jordan!
Westnet Public Safety names Joe Jordan as Senior BD Rep – Aviation, advancing AES adoption and emergency alerting at airports across the U.S. and Canada.
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How Much Does a Fire Station Alerting System Cost? (2026 Guide)
What does a fire station alerting system cost? This guide covers cost factors, price ranges from $10k to $150k+, grant funding options, and how to get a quote.
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Efficiencies with AES Technology
How AES technology shortens aircraft emergency response: real-time alerts, automated notification and clearer communication across every responding agency.
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Westnet Launches New Social Media Channels
Westnet Public Safety launches Facebook, YouTube, and LinkedIn to share weekly insights on emergency alerting. Follow @westnetpublicsafety for updates!
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Designing a Station: Considerations for Layout and Alerting Systems
Design your station for efficiency, safety and firefighter wellness with optimized layouts and smart alerting systems like turnout timers and zoned alerts.
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Automated Voice Dispatching for First Responders
How automated voice dispatch cuts human error and response times for first responders, and why moving off legacy dispatch systems matters.
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Improving Airport SMS Plans and Aircraft Emergency Systems
Discover how Westnet's Aircraft Emergency System can enhance an airport's Safety Management System (SMS).
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