NGFR is part of a long-term DHS S&T
commitment to envision and assist the
responder of the future.
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NGFR continually collaborates with first
responders across the nation on vari-
ous projects - from developing program
requirements to testing prototypes of
technology.
Bhargav Patel, NUSTL Senior Technologist
accepting a 2019 ‘ASTORS’ Award
These cutting-edge technologies will
improve emergency response time
and accelerate decision-making to save
more lives.
NGFR is comprised of more than 40
research and development projects
geared towards providing responders
with improved equipment and safer
in responding to emergencies.
DHS Science and Technology Direc-
torate
• Excellence in Public Safety
• Next Generation First Responder
(NGFR) Program
The Next Generation First Respond-
er (NGFR) Program works with first re-
sponders across the country to ensure
the technology they use while respond-
ing to an emergency keeps them better
protected, connected and fully aware.
Sridhar Kowdley, DHS S&T NGFR)Program Manag-
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