Town of Abingdon, Virginia, Deploys Federal Signal Public Safety Broadband Wireless...

Town of Abingdon, Virginia, Deploys Federal Signal Public Safety Broadband
Wireless Network to Enable First Responders

UNIVERSITY PARK, Ill., Aug. 5 /PRNewswire-FirstCall/ -- Federal Signal
Corporation's Safety and Security Systems Group, a leader in advancing
security and well-being, today announced that the Town of Abingdon, Virginia,
has deployed a Federal Signal 4.9 GHz public safety broadband wireless network
to deliver mission-critical communications to police, fire and EMS personnel.
In addition, the network will include 2.4 GHz access for consumers and
commercial entities.
"The Town of Abingdon needed a high performance mesh network for both
public safety, and consumer and commercial access. Federal Signal's solution
met our mission-critical need to enhance public safety and security in our
growing community," said Floyd Bailey, director of information technology for
the Town of Abingdon. "With the Federal Signal network in place, our first
responders can instantly synchronize key public safety databases, transport
video surveillance data, manage incident scene communications and complete
vital interoperable communications."
Public safety wireless broadband networks help emergency services
organizations, such as police, fire and emergency medical services, to prevent
or respond to incidents that harm or endanger persons or property.
"Federal Signal's public safety broadband wireless networks are part of
our comprehensive offering to enable first responders to take control of vital
assets and data in mission-critical situations," said Matthew B. Brady, vice
president of sales for Federal Signal's Public Safety Systems Division. "We
are pleased to help the Town of Abingdon enhance safety, security and
well-being in their vibrant community every day."
The Federal Signal public safety broadband wireless network is part of
Federal Signal's global Public Safety Systems industry platform.
About Federal Signal
Federal Signal Corporation (NYSE: FSS) enhances the safety, security and
well-being of communities and workplaces around the world. Founded in 1901,
Federal Signal is a leading global designer and manufacturer of products and
total solutions that serve municipal, governmental, industrial and
institutional customers. Headquartered in Oak Brook, Ill., with manufacturing
facilities worldwide, the Company operates three groups: Safety and Security
Systems, Environmental Solutions and Fire Rescue. For more information on
Federal Signal, visit: http://www.federalsignal.com.
SOURCE Federal Signal Corporation's Safety and Security Systems Group

John Segvich of Federal Signal, +1-708-587-3486, jsegvich@federalsignal.com