I've been in EM since 2006. Here's one (of many) things that I've noticed.

EM personnel who wear faded jeans and a button up shirt are usually EM Jedis. .

The poeple who wear 511 cargo pants and a new looking agency polo? Usually hacks.

Take notice during your next event. You'll see what I mean.

I'm at the ICP and a guy shows up in 511s with bloused boots. I say "you're a loggie doggie......you're here to order batteries and an occasional fuel truck.......you're not jumping with the 101st airborne division".

Hey everyone,

Came across this City EM position while browsing jobs today. Its for the Emergency Preparedness Manager in Independence, MO.

https://jobs.dayforcehcm.com/en-US/cityind/CANDIDATEPORTAL/jobs/1689

My team is looking for emergency alert & notification systems or technology that are NOT traditional warning sirens.

We have IPAWS capability, Everbridge, traditional sirens, voice flood sirens, & tons of digital billboards, but I’m wondering if there’s anything new out there? I’ve done some research but not finding anything that I love.

My jurisdiction has AFN population, lots of outdoor events & parks facilities, entertainment venues, and senior living hubs. Ideally, it’d be great to target these for any new emergency alert systems, at least in the beginning.

Do you know any alert distribution systems that are innovative & emerging technologically?