What we do ....

We provide high-speed emergency notifications to ....

Municipalities, State Agencies, Federal Agencies, institutions of Higher Education, Schools, Industries, and Corporations.

The
First
Call Emergency Notification System is a fast, effective, and efficient method for delivering real-time alerts. We are a focused interactive multi-media emergency communications solution.

Instantly Notify Everyone by ....

      Phone            Cell              SMS             Email          Info Line

as well as by pagers, TTY/TTD devices, computer desktops, Windows Mobile devices and digital signage. The system can be activated over our secure website using any Internet connection or by calling our 24 hour operators from any phone.



How we provide alerts ....

Alerts are provided through our infinity Emergency Notification Suite of services:

Emergency Notification Service
- Our battle tested service provides GIS map and / or Fixed List notification utilizing our web based or operator assisted user interface.

BlurtAlert for Desktops
- BlurtAlert will override the regular application and display real time, visible instant pop-up notification of alerts on all PC screens, Digital Signage, and Windows Mobile based phones.

Inbound Community Information Line Service
- An important tool that is an inbound toll free service, which allows emergency professionals the ability to provide the community with timely recorded information about emergencies occurring in an area.

Digital Signage Emergency Service - Selected features of the Blurt Desktop Alert for instant pop-up notification of alerts on Digital Signage and also has an easy to use content creation, content management, and High-Definition playback interface.

All of these
services are integrated Software as a Service (SaaS) hosted solutions


 

How we are rated after bid evaluations compared to other vendors ...

The comparison scorecard chart below is based on the analysis of public data available in multiple public filings regarding RFP submittals.

Ask us for detailed analysis information about a notification company you might currently be considering. See why we consistently outpace other vendors.


FirstCall is dedicated to investing in R&D to bring new "First to Market" technology to our clients




Scorecard Chart 

Maximum Points

FirstCall Network

Vendor
1

Vendor
2

Vendor
3

Vendor
4

Vendor
5

Vendor
6

35.00

30.27

27.20

24.94

21.34

22.40

21.34

19.86

8.00

6.44

5.92

5.87

4.71

4.71

4.71

4.09

10.00

8.05

7.40

7.33

5.89

5.89

5.89

5.11

4.00

3.22

2.96

2.93

2.35

2.35

2.35

2.05

3.00

2.42

2.22

2.20

1.77

1.77

1.77

1.53

10.00

8.05

7.40

7.33

5.89

5.89

5.89

5.11

30.00

26.10

2.61

5.22

23.36

19.58

10.44

19.58

100.00

84.56

62.51

62.06

70.63

66.85

57.71

62.30


The larger the number equals a better ranking score. For example: Pricing has 30 available points. A score for a vendor of 25 indicates
a low cost bid price. A score of 30 is the benchmark and equals the lowest cost bid price.


 
FirstCall, the industry's pioneer, has experience, battle
tested proven performance and a satisfied client base

Call us at 800-653-9232 to speak to a trained expert.


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Featured Partner

        
Sirens

FirstCall's partner for physical Mass Notification is McCord Communications who is uniquely qualified to provide your physical security public warning needs. McCord Communications represents a wide variety of products for Mass Notification Systems to accommodate almost every situation . Top quality in products and service is the approach we take to our business and that is reflected in the systems we design and all the work that we do.

Outdoor sirens and other warning devices can add security and help communities prepare for extreme weather and other possible dangers. McCord Communications offers high- powered voice and tone-only siren systems to meet your communities' needs.  McCord Communications has over 15 years of system design, implementation, installation and maintenance of Whelen outdoor warning products.


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What we do ....

We provide high-speed emergency notifications to ....

Municipalities, State Agencies, Federal Agencies, institutions of Higher Education, Schools, Industries, and Corporations.

The
First
Call Emergency Notification System is a fast, effective, and efficient method for delivering real-time alerts. We are a focused interactive multi-media emergency communications solution.

Instantly Notify Everyone by ....

      Phone            Cell              SMS             Email          Info Line

as well as by pagers, TTY/TTD devices, computer desktops, Windows Mobile devices and digital signage. The system can be activated over our secure website using any Internet connection or by calling our 24 hour operators from any phone.



How we provide alerts ....

Alerts are provided through our infinity Emergency Notification Suite of services:

Emergency Notification Service
- Our battle tested service provides GIS map and / or Fixed List notification utilizing our web based or operator assisted user interface.

BlurtAlert for Desktops
- BlurtAlert will override the regular application and display real time, visible instant pop-up notification of alerts on all PC screens, Digital Signage, and Windows Mobile based phones.

Inbound Community Information Line Service
- An important tool that is an inbound toll free service, which allows emergency professionals the ability to provide the community with timely recorded information about emergencies occurring in an area.

Digital Signage Emergency Service - Selected features of the Blurt Desktop Alert for instant pop-up notification of alerts on Digital Signage and also has an easy to use content creation, content management, and High-Definition playback interface.

All of these
services are integrated Software as a Service (SaaS) hosted solutions


 

How we are rated after bid evaluations compared to other vendors ...

The comparison scorecard chart below is based on the analysis of public data available in multiple public filings regarding RFP submittals.

Ask us for detailed analysis information about a notification company you might currently be considering. See why we consistently outpace other vendors.


FirstCall is dedicated to investing in R&D to bring new "First to Market" technology to our clients




Scorecard Chart 

Maximum Points

FirstCall Network

Vendor
1

Vendor
2

Vendor
3

Vendor
4

Vendor
5

Vendor
6

35.00

30.27

27.20

24.94

21.34

22.40

21.34

19.86

8.00

6.44

5.92

5.87

4.71

4.71

4.71

4.09

10.00

8.05

7.40

7.33

5.89

5.89

5.89

5.11

4.00

3.22

2.96

2.93

2.35

2.35

2.35

2.05

3.00

2.42

2.22

2.20

1.77

1.77

1.77

1.53

10.00

8.05

7.40

7.33

5.89

5.89

5.89

5.11

30.00

26.10

2.61

5.22

23.36

19.58

10.44

19.58

100.00

84.56

62.51

62.06

70.63

66.85

57.71

62.30


The larger the number equals a better ranking score. For example: Pricing has 30 available points. A score for a vendor of 25 indicates
a low cost bid price. A score of 30 is the benchmark and equals the lowest cost bid price.


 
FirstCall, the industry's pioneer, has experience, battle
tested proven performance and a satisfied client base

Call us at 800-653-9232 to speak to a trained expert.


Slide Show



Featured Partner

        
Sirens

FirstCall's partner for physical Mass Notification is McCord Communications who is uniquely qualified to provide your physical security public warning needs. McCord Communications represents a wide variety of products for Mass Notification Systems to accommodate almost every situation . Top quality in products and service is the approach we take to our business and that is reflected in the systems we design and all the work that we do.

Outdoor sirens and other warning devices can add security and help communities prepare for extreme weather and other possible dangers. McCord Communications offers high- powered voice and tone-only siren systems to meet your communities' needs.  McCord Communications has over 15 years of system design, implementation, installation and maintenance of Whelen outdoor warning products.


____________________________________


FirstCall Saves Seconds ... Seconds Save Lives


FirstCall Saves Seconds … 
Seconds Save Lives


FirstCall is dedicated 
to focusing solely on 
one thing …
 
Emergency Notification.
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Testimonials

"The key features for selection of FirstCall were: 

» The ability to 
    dynamically 
    determine call 
    capacity
    of the area to be 
    notified
» Live operators 24/7 
    for assistance ...."
 
            
City of San Antonio
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Applications

Incidents - Instantly launch alerts from your Emergency Command Center (EOC), Safety Director's or Emergency Management Director's office, police or fire command center, or remotely.
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Evacuation and Shelter in Place - Instantly set activations in motion to quickly inform citizens about evacuation routes and Shelter plans (Learn more about FirstCall in action during the harshest conditions).
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Police and Fire - Instantly launch alerts to notify residents and businesses in your community of a crime, Amber Alert, Hazmat situation, or any disaster in their area.
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Emergency Management - Instantly launch alerts so that your Emergency Management first responders and staff can be rolling for fires, floods, search and rescue, and other incidents.
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Experience

We are the only emergency notification company who has a founder with 20 years of public service experience, primarily in safety. 

You will work directly with a professional project team whose average length of years of experience with FirstCall is over 8 years. Most competitors have not been in business providing alerts for that length of time!
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