June 28th, 2010 | Published in From the Field, In the News, Our People, The Technologies, Uncategorized
**Watch issued for TS Alex** Sprint’s ERT increases our state of readiness as the National Hurricane Center (NHC) issues an official watch for the coast of Texas south of Baffin Bay to the mouth of the Rio Grande (www.hurricanes.gov). ERT’s personnel, handsets and infrastructure are ready and available to deploy if necessary.
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April 23rd, 2010 | Published in From the Field, In the News, Our People, Presentations, The Technologies, Uncategorized
Hamilton Co Public Health Dept DRX
Hamilton Co Public Health Dept DRX
Over 40 attendees from agencies and corporations attend Resilient Communications Indianapolis
Sprint's ERT conducts a simulated disaster during the event and deploys personnel, equipment and satellite infrastructure to restore comms!
Sprint's ERT conducts a simulated disaster during the event and deploys personnel, equipment and satellite infrastructure to restore comms!
Sprint's ERT conducts a simulated disaster during the event and deploys personnel, equipment and satellite infrastructure to restore comms!
Sprint's ERT Deployment Support Vehicle (DSV) at the Resilient Communications for Emergency Response Indianapolis event.
Sprint's ERT SatCOLT at the Resilient Communications for Emergency Response Indianapolis event.
Sprint's ERT SatCOLT at the Resilient Communications for Emergency Response Indianapolis event.
Sprint's ERT Field EOC with connectivity provided by our Satellite IP Trailer at the Resilient Communications for Emergency Response Indianapolis event.
Sprint ERT's Ken Latham discusses short-term communication needs with agencies at the event.
Hamilton Co Public Health Dept DRX
Sprint ERT Go-Kits were deployed to facilitate communications during Hamilton Co Public Health Dept's DRX
Sprint ERT Go-Kits at Hamilton Co Public Health Dept's DRX
April 21st, 2010 | Published in From the Field, In the News, Our People, Presentations, The Technologies, Uncategorized
Sprint’s ERT is in Indianapolis today speaking to first responders and critical enterprise responders about solutions for critical short-term communication needs. Sprint ERT will also conduct a live exercise where we will demonstrate (with infrastructure, equipment and personnel) how our specialized expertise can rest…ore all forms of communications even in the most remote and overwhelmed conditions.
April 14th, 2010 | Published in From the Field, In the News, Our People, Presentations, The Technologies, Uncategorized
It’s a wrap! Over 80 attendees turned out today for Emergency Management Magazine and Sprint ERT’s Resilient Communications event in Columbus, Ohio! It was exciting to see Sprint ERT’s Rapid Deployment Solutions Team (RDS) conduct an exercise where we demonstrated with infrastructure, equipment and personnel how our specialized expertise can restore all forms of communication even in the most remote and overwhelmed conditions. A very special “Thank You” to our guest speakers Mr. Gary Briese, Mr. Tim Karney and Mr. Russ Decker, CEM for sharing your experience, expertise and making this a successful event. To see pictures and highlights of this event, see our photo album below. You may also visit us on our Facebook page at www.facebook.com/sprintemergencyresponseteam for up to date information on this and other events!
Over 80 attendees turn out for Resilient Communications for Ohio event!
Over 80 attendees turn out for Resilient Communications for Ohio event!
Sprint ERT's Deployment Support Vehicle (DSV) @ Resilient Communications for Ohio event
Sprint ERT's Deployment Support Vehicle (DSV) @ Resilient Communications for Ohio event
Sprint ERT @ Resilient Communications for Ohio event
"The Team" Sprint ERT @ Resilient Communications for Ohio event
"The Team" Sprint ERT @ Resilient Communications for Ohio event
"The Team" Sprint ERT @ Resilient Communications for Ohio event
Putting the Sprint ERT SatCOLT on Air @ Resilient Communications for Ohio event
Sprint ERT's SatCOLT @ Resilient Communications for Ohio event
Putting up the Field EOC @ Resilient Communications for Ohio event
Short Term Communications?? Sprint ERT!
April 9th, 2010 | Published in From the Field, In the News, Our People, The Technologies, Uncategorized
Sprint’s ERT provides communication and satellite infrastructure support to MSHA and responding agencies at the site of the Mine Expolosion in Montcoal, W.VA
Sprint ERT SatCOLT on the site of the mine explosion in Montcoal, W.VAMedia Staging Ground in Montcoal, W.VA
Working to provide optimal coverage into the site
ERT SatCOLT in Montcoal, W.VA
Montcoal, W.VA
March 29th, 2010 | Published in Uncategorized
February 15th, 2010 | Published in From the Field, In the News, Presentations
Ineffective communications put responders in the field at risk, and can mean the difference between life and death for those awaiting help. Too often, inadequate and unreliable communication systems compromise emergency responders’ ability to respond effectively to incidents that range from day-to-day operations to large-scale emergencies.
Emergency management, law enforcement, fire response, and emergency medical services responders rely on communications technology for support in dangerous and rapidly changing environments. Innovative solutions and advancements in new technologies are helping keep emergency responders safe while protecting the public.
February 2nd, 2010 | Published in From the Field
DoD officials have given Sprint ERT an official NOGO for Haiti as they prepare to begin scaling back their support. Thank you to all of our well wishers, your thoughts and prayers for our team members and the victims of the earthquake are appreciated. We are prepared and ready for the next emergency. Next scheduled ERT deployment is the Las Vegas Resilient Communications Event hosted by Emergency Management Magazine on March 3rd. We’d love to see you there!
January 29th, 2010 | Published in From the Field
Emergency Management magazine is hosting this event, and Sprint’s ERT will be providing a real-time capabilities demonstration to the attendees in Las Vegas. Listed below is some additional information about the event.
Ineffective communications put responders in the field at risk, and can mean the difference between life and death for those awaiting help. Too often, inadequate and unreliable communication systems compromise emergency responders’ ability to respond effectively to incidents that range from day-to-day operations to large-scale emergencies.
Emergency management, law enforcement, fire response, and emergency medical services responders rely on communications technology for support in dangerous and rapidly changing environments. Innovative solutions and advancements in new technologies are helping keep emergency responders safe while protecting the public.
ERT partners in attendance will include:
For more information, and to register for the event, please click this link (or paste it into your browser):
http://www.emergencymgmt.com/events/Resilient-Communications-for-Emergency-Response.html
January 21st, 2010 | Published in From the Field
Operation Radar – Interoperable Communications Summit & Exercise is a huge exercise in Florida sponsored by the Florida Division of Emergency Management. Exercise involves all seven of Florida’s emergency management regions and over 60 agencies. The exercise will be held at Camp Blanding 1/25 – 1/29.
Sprint ERT will be supporting the exercise with personnel, equipment and infrastructure. ERT is providing 150 ruggedized Nextel iDEN handsets for use by the participants and command staff. ERT has also been written into the exercise and is playing a role to showcase capabilities. ERT will be providing one active SatCOLT to enhance base coverage and capacity for the exercise participants, as well as for scenario and inject play. ERT will also be displaying two assets currently leased to the National Guard Bureau (one SatCOLT and one SatIP Trailer).
It was a successful trip to Indianapolis this week for Sprint’s ERT! On Wednesday Sprint ERT Go-KitsTM were used in Hamilton County’s Disaster Response Exercise (DRX) where multiple agencies and hospitals participated. Sprint’s ERT Go-KitsTM were used to facilitate communications during their simulated disaster. On Thursday it was another great Resilient Communications for Emergency Response [...]
Sprint’s ERT is in Indianapolis today speaking to first responders and critical enterprise responders about solutions for critical short-term communication needs. Sprint ERT will also conduct a live exercise where we will demonstrate (with infrastructure, equipment and personnel) how our specialized expertise can rest…ore all forms of communications even in the most remote and overwhelmed [...]
It’s a wrap! Over 80 attendees turned out today for Emergency Management Magazine and Sprint ERT’s Resilient Communications event in Columbus, Ohio! It was exciting to see Sprint ERT’s Rapid Deployment Solutions Team (RDS) conduct an exercise where we demonstrated with infrastructure, equipment and personnel how our specialized expertise can restore all forms of communication [...]
Sprint’s ERT provides communication and satellite infrastructure support to MSHA and responding agencies at the site of the Mine Expolosion in Montcoal, W.VA
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Ineffective communications put responders in the field at risk, and can mean the difference between life and death for those awaiting help. Too often, inadequate and unreliable communication systems compromise emergency responders’ ability to respond effectively to incidents that range from day-to-day operations to large-scale emergencies.
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The Sprint ERT (Emergency Response Team) is a group of over 1,000 expertly trained and certified communications professionals with extensive experience coordinating comprehensive field activities during emergencies, drills and field exercises. With an inventory of Sprint equipment and infrastructure available 24×7 they help ensure reliable, scalable and robust communications for public safety and enterprise customers during any event – from planned, large scale events to emergency situations. The Sprint ERT has supported over 3,200 events and 700 Federal, State and Local Agencies. This blog is designed to help you learn more about the equipment and infrastructure available through the Sprint ERT.