Huntington Beach, CA – December 10, 2024 – Westnet Public Safety is thrilled to announce the issuance of a patent US 12,165,493 B2 for its innovative Aircraft Emergency System, a groundbreaking solution designed to transform airport emergency response operations. This marks a monumental achievement for the company, highlighting its commitment to delivering cutting-edge technology in public safety.
“This is a great day for Westnet,” said Wesnet CEO, David Nokes. “We are immensely proud of our founder, Dick Matheny, whose vision and dedication have been instrumental in achieving this milestone. We also extend our heartfelt gratitude to our talented technology team, whose relentless efforts have brought this innovation to life. Together, we are driving unparalleled advancements in airport emergency response.”
The Aircraft Emergency System is equipped with key features tailored to streamline and enhance emergency response times. It integrates automated voice dispatch, ramped alerting tones, and visual situational awareness to improve communication and coordination during critical incidents. The modular design ensures adaptability to the specific needs of any airport, providing a scalable and dependable solution.
Key benefits of the system include:
- Reduced response times: Through IP/Network Alerting and pre-announcements, the system ensures timely communication to emergency crews, meeting critical NFPA 1710 and 1720 standards.
- Enhanced health and safety: Features like ramped tones and bedside alerting units lower stress for first responders and dispatchers.
- Operational reliability: The system offers multiple activation methods and backup alerting, ensuring continuous functionality during network disruptions.
- Cost efficiency: Its modular nature provides a flexible investment approach, enabling incremental upgrades as needed.
As an industry leader, Westnet remains steadfast in its mission to redefine emergency response through innovation. The new Aircraft Emergency System represents a leap forward in protecting lives, property, and public safety in high-stakes environments.
About Westnet
Westnet Public Safety, founded in 1975 in Orange County, California, is a global leader in emergency alerting and dispatch systems. Widely used in civilian and military fire stations, police departments, and airport emergency services nationwide, Westnet is known for pioneering innovations in public safety communication. Offering solutions like VoIP alerting, touchscreen activation for instant visual and verbal notifications, and secondary crash phone backup, Westnet’s full suite of solutions streamline and enhance emergency notifications. Engineered, designed, and manufactured in the USA, Westnet continues to set new standards for rapid, reliable, and effective alerting systems critical to first responders, including airport emergency personnel.
For more information on Westnet’s Aircraft Emergency System, or any of our other solutions, please reach out to:
Liz Young, Marketing Manager
Westnet Public Safety
15542 Chemical Lane
Huntington Beach, CA 92649
(612) 432-1166
liz.young@westnetpublicsafety.com
