Following
the devastating earthquake in Haiti, the United States deployed
several of the elite State Task Force Urban Search and Rescue
Teams. These teams were armed with state-of-the-art
victim location and rescue equipment, including the Task
Force Rescue System and thermal imaging
cameras manufactured by Zistos Corporation. The
system is designed to be inserted into void spaces to look
and listen for victims that may be trapped in rubble following
a building collapse. The systems were used successfully
by the teams to help locate and extricate a number of victims
entombed by rubble and debris.
Congratulations
to all of the brave men and women of the Task Force Teams
that made a real difference and saved numerous lives following
this catastrophic event.
Congratulations
to the Houston Fire Department
Congratulations
are in order to the members of the Houston Fire Department
who were recently involved in a rescue effort that received
international attention. On Tuesday April 14, 2009, three
men were trapped when a building that was being renovated
collapsed in on them. The Houston Fire Department was successful
in locating the victims and getting two of them out alive.
Sadly, the third victim was crushed by debris and succumbed
to his injuries on scene. Victim location cameras manufactured
by Zistos were used successfully to locate the victims of
the collapse in the rubble.
Tragedy
in Binghamton NY
On
April 3, 2009, a deranged individual was involved in a shooting
at the American Civic Association
building in the suburb of Binghamton, New York. The incident
resulted in the deaths of 12 innocent victims, 4 critically
wounded, and many other people held hostage. The shooter
ultimately took his own life. The Binghamton Police Department,
as well as other regional law enforcement agencies responded
to the situation with their tactical and support teams.
With the status and location of the shooter unknown, the
Zistos Tactical Surveillance System was utilized in the
operation to perform an initial visual assessment of the
situation upon entry. The tactical team was successful in
getting all of the wounded out alive and there was no injuries
to any members of law enforcement. Congratulations to all
those members of the team for a job well done.
Zistos
Congratulates Tad Agoglia, A Hometown Hero
Zistos
would like to congratulate Mr. Tadd Agoglia for being selected
in the top 10 candidates for CNN’s
Hero of the Year. Mr. Agoglia is the founder of the
First Response Team of America. The First Response Team
travels the country with a caravan of specialized equipment
including cranes, dump trucks, hovercraft, generators and
victim location gear. Tadd shows up on the scene to provide
immediate help to residents in areas hit by natural disasters.
In a little over a year, he and his crew have aided thousands
of victims at more than 15 sites across the United States,
free of charge. Tadd was
selected for inclusion in the Top 10 list of Heroes from
a pool that included more than 3,700 nominations submitted
by viewers in 75 countries. A panel made up of world leaders
and luminaries recognized for their own dedication to public
service selected the Top 10. The Blue Ribbon Panel includes
humanitarians such as Archbishop Emeritus Desmond Tutu,
Jane Goodall, Kristi Yamaguchi and Deepak Chopra. Zistos
Corporation is proud to help support Mr. Agoglia in his
efforts. We would like to offer our heartfelt thanks for
his work, as well as congratulations for his selection into
the Top 10 group of heroes. Keep up the great work
Tadd!
CBS
EXCLUSIVE REPORT:
Police Swat Exercise Touts Zistos
In
a recent special report, Pamela Jones of CBS2 News, in Northwest
Indiana highlighted the Zistos Tactical Surveillance System.
The Merrillville Emergency Response Team demonstrated the
Zistos system in a real SWAT training exercise. Jones explained
that officers often get hurt going to a door to serve a
warrant or entering a standoff situation where their assailant(s)
are hidden. The use of this technology allows a tactical
team to see into dangerous areas at a safe distance —
even in the dark. The Tactical Surveillance System can be
a life saving tool where situational assessment is crucial.
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US HELP YOU!
The
current economic downturn has forced many businesses to close
their doors. Fortunately, business at Zistos Corporation remains
strong. If your agency or department has video equipment that
requires service or repair and the manufacturer is no longer
available, please contact us at Zistos Corporation. We may be
able to assist you with a repair of a product—even if
we are not the manufacturer. In many instances, there is no
charge to your agency or department for our service. We offer
this extended service as a courtesy to the extraordinary people
that are engaged in the selfless performance of their jobs in
the Law Enforcement, Urban Search and Rescue and Security/Counter
Terrorism sectors.
Zistos
Participates in DHS CEDAP Program: 4th Consecutive Year
Products
manufactured by Zistos Corporation were selected by a panel
of experts to be offered to law enforcement and rescue related
agencies around the United States. The Commercial Equipment
Direct Assistance Program (CEDAP) designed to provide equipment
and training to eligible departments following their selection
by CEDAP, following a grant request submission. The program
has become very popular with many agencies and Zistos Corporation
is proud to have been selected for participation in this program
Zistos
Equipment Deployed Following the New York City Crane Collapse
On
Saturday, March 15, 2008 a giant crane that was anchored to
a new building under construction on Manhattan's East Side in
New York City came crashing down. The crane broke into pieces
and heavily damaged other buildings in its path, causing injury
and loss of life.
Zistos
portable video equipment was deployed by first responders involved
in the ensuing rescue and recovery operation. The Zistos portable
video systems were used successfully in assisting rescue personnel
with their victim location efforts.
HOLLYWOOD...
Take Three!
We’ve
made it to the big screen in movies like Spike Lee’s
Inside Man and to the little screen in hit shows such as
Law & Order and CSI. Now, instead of being just a prop on
the set, Zistos gear is being used as it was intended to be used
– for video surveillance and search!
Look for our equipment in upcoming episodes of History Channel’s
Cities of the Underworld as we explore the depths of
forgotten world. Our equipment aids in accessing hard to reach
places unseen for hundreds of years.
Also,
look for us in Animal Planet’s new show Night as
we study the nocturnal habits of the world’s most interesting
creatures. From a bird’s nest to an ant hill, we provide
access and a video feed in the dark night to help understand our
fellow earthly inhabitants.
On
April 3, 2009, a deranged individual was involved in a shooting
at the American Civic Association
building in the suburb of Binghamton, New York. The incident
resulted in the deaths of 12 innocent victims, 4 critically
wounded, and many other people held hostage. The shooter
ultimately took his own life. The Binghamton Police Department,
as well as other regional law enforcement agencies responded
to the situation with their tactical and support teams.
With the status and location of the shooter unknown, the
Zistos Tactical Surveillance System was utilized in the
operation to perform an initial visual assessment of the
situation upon entry. The tactical team was successful in
getting all of the wounded out alive and there was no injuries
to any members of law enforcement. Congratulations to all
those members of the team for a job well done.
We’ve
made it to the big screen in movies like Spike Lee’s
Inside Man and to the little screen in hit shows such as
Law & Order and CSI. Now, instead of being just a prop on
the set, Zistos gear is being used as it was intended to be used
– for video surveillance and search!