FDNY Drill Tests New Wireless Technology
New York Fire Department and Port Authority officials tested a new wireless system yesterday at the World Trade center. The system is designed to give first responders fast access to video and other data during an emergency.
Last year, city officials announced they had selected the Northrop Grumman to build and maintain the multimillion-dollar citywide high-speed wireless data network for police, fire and other city workers.
Some 100 firefighters participated in yesterday's simulated fire at 7 World Trade Center, which stands in the shadows of ground zero in downtown Manhattan. The exercise included 20 mock injuries and a rescue from an elevator shaft. Later today fire department officials will discuss how the testing went.
Some 100 firefighters participated in yesterday's simulated fire at 7 World Trade Center, which stands in the shadows of ground zero in downtown Manhattan. The exercise included 20 mock injuries and a rescue from an elevator shaft. Later today fire department officials will discuss how the testing went.
Source: WCAX
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