Bloomfield Hills, Michigan Department of Public Safety Deploys Federal Signal SmartMSG Critical Communications System

April 23, 2008

UNIVERSITY PARK, Ill. , April 23 /PRNewswire-FirstCall/ -- Federal Signal Corporation's Safety and Security Systems Group, a leader in advancing security and well-being, announced today that the Bloomfield Hills Department of Public Safety, located northwest of Detroit , has deployed Federal Signal's SmartMSG critical communications system to enhance interoperability for mission-critical first responder communications.

"Instant communication and collaboration enable first responders to better serve and protect communities and citizens," said Chief Richard Matott . "The Bloomfield Hills Department of Public Safety is pleased to deploy the Federal Signal SmartMSG critical communications system in our community, so that we can have mission-critical interoperability in place for our law enforcement first responders at a moment's notice."

The Federal Signal SmartMSG critical communications system provides a comprehensive interoperability solution for first responders. The system enables emergency alert notification and live communication across multiple devices including two-way radios, phones, computers, pagers, hybrid cellular phone/radio devices, video, public warning systems, sirens and more. Disparate warning systems, including different brands and models and different frequencies can be bridged by simply docking radios into the mobile command and control unit or stationary unit. With SmartMSG, Communications equipment is linked to enable first responders to seamlessly collaborate on-scene during mission-critical events.

"Federal Signal helps first responders take control of vital public safety assets and events to make communities safe and secure today and tomorrow," said Michael K. Wons, vice president and general manager of Federal Signal's Public Safety Systems Division. "We're delighted to help the Bloomfield Hills Department of Public Safety enhance public safety and security in their community with our robust critical communications systems."

The Codespear-enabled Federal Signal SmartMSG system is part of the Federal Signal Public Safety Systems industry platform.

Federal Signal Corporation (NYSE: FSS) is a leader in advancing security and well-being for communities and workplaces around the world. The Company designs and manufactures a suite of products and integrated solutions for municipal, governmental, industrial and airport customers. Federal Signal's portfolio of trusted, high-priority products include Bronto aerial devices, Elgin and Ravo street sweepers, E-ONE fire apparatus, Federal Signal safety and security systems, Guzzler industrial vacuums, Jetstream waterblasters and Vactor sewer cleaners. Federal Signal was founded in 1901 and is based in Oak Brook, Illinois . http://www.federalsignal.com

SOURCE Federal Signal Corporation's Safety and Security Systems Group

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