Public safety alerting blog.

Events 2 Dec 2025 Meet Westnet at Technology Summit International 2025 Meet Westnet at Technology Summit International 2025 in Irving, TX. Talk with our team about modern fire station alerting and your next station project. Read it › AES 2 Dec 2025 Airport Emergency Communication Systems: A Guide How airport alerting systems replace crash phone protocols with single-action notification. FAA Part 139 compliance, ARFF response times and coordination. Read it › Fire 25 Nov 2025 NFPA 1710 Response Time Standards & Compliance Guide NFPA 1710 sets a 60-second EMS turnout and 80-second fire turnout for career departments. See how fire station alerting systems meet and document compliance. Read it › Fire 18 Nov 2025 How Smart Station Design Protects Firefighter Wellness How health-conscious fire station alerting lowers firefighter cardiac risk and improves sleep with ramped tones, zoned lighting, and dorm remotes. Read it › Fire 11 Nov 2025 Understanding the Benefits of Unified Fire Station Alerting How unified fire station alerting connects dispatch, station, and crew notification to cut turnout time, protect crew health, and document NFPA compliance. Read it › Fire 4 Nov 2025 Fire Station Alerting Systems: The Complete Guide to Faster, Smarter, Safer Response How fire station alerting systems work, what CAD integration delivers, how to meet NFPA 1710, and what to evaluate before choosing a system. Read it › Fire 1 Oct 2025 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. Read it › Fire 2 Sep 2025 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. Read it › Fire 29 Aug 2025 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. Read it › AES 27 Aug 2025 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. Read it › AES 27 Aug 2025 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. Read it › Dispatch 13 Aug 2025 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. Read it ›