Overview: When Brian Rose joins LA CLEAR as Executive Director, he finds the LA CLEAR Watch Center team working from desks that hinder workflow. The desk set-up also lacks ergonomic health and engagement features. With the LA HIDTA’s support, the LA CLEAR task force...
Whether you’re looking for dispatch furniture for a public safety office, 911 dispatch center, or another mission-critical setting, Russ Bassett can provide you with the best furniture, materials, accessories, and appliances for your workspace. With an extensive...
There’s no time for down time in your communications center. To ensure continuity of service, your console furniture and equipment should be grounded – just like your building and critical electrical components within. The R56 Standard was developed to help 365/24/7...
Have you ever wondered what we mean by “command center furniture"? Read on to find out what this term means and how it can benefit your organization. What Is Command Center Furniture? Command center furniture is a type of specialized furniture used in...
Command center desks, like any other type of furniture, are not a small purchase. If you’re like most people, you probably want to take the time to consider the pros and cons of different options before you buy a new set for your mission-critical team. In this guide,...
Console Ergonomics, Safety, Comfort, Durability and Tech At Russ Bassett, we designed a console furniture buyer’s criteria list to help you determine the criteria that will best support your mission-critical team’s needs. This checklist is grounded in ergonomic...
A healthy environment helps mission critical teams remain alert and focused on the life-saving job at hand. Mission critical agencies can make design and purchase decisions that contribute to their team’s health. This includes choosing Greenguard certified console...
Your CCTV control room is an essential part of your operations. To help your staff perform at their best, you may need to design the room a bit differently from how you would design a typical office workplace. CCTV operators and other mission-critical staff have...
If you are looking to set up a CCTV control center or surveillance room for your security efforts, you need well-designed console furniture that supports your team’s needs. Below, we’ll explain what a CCTV console is and how to choose the right option for your...
Russ Bassett Delivers Big For FAA MEARTS Lab Overview The Micro-EARTS (MEARTS) Lab at the FAA’s William J. Hughes Technical Center (WJHTC) is responsible for developing, upgrading, maintaining and deploying the Air Traffic Control (ATC) Systems that are...
We are pleased to announce a new partnership with OSS Reps, based in the Pacific Northwest. OSS Reps will represent Russ Bassett console furniture products in the Security Operations Control (SOC) market. OSS is known for experience in all phases of the Security...
User-centered design is more than just a buzzword; it’s vital to creating console furniture that meets the needs of mission-critical operators. Small tweaks can make a large difference in keeping operators comfortable, reducing back pain and strain, and keeping...
Ergonomics is the applied science of equipment design, intended to maximize productivity by reducing operator fatigue and discomfort. To improve operator health, performance, and engagement in the workplace, mission-critical agencies should consider ergonomic...
Overview: Prince William County is beginning a much-anticipated renovation. The project includes replacing 15+ year old dispatch consoles that are in disrepair. Challenge: Prince William’s existing consoles, expected to function fully to end-of-life, are fraught...
When planning your global security operations center, things like efficiency, durability, ergonomics and adaptability should always be top of mind. But this isn’t always the case, and many GSOCs are designed without these principles in mind. Standard ergonomic...
As technology has changed, console design has evolved. Fixed-Height surfaces gave way to Sit-Stand consoles with keyboard mechanisms and greater adaptability for multi-monitor use. These evolving needs and requirements in mission-critical environments has led to the...
A global security operations center needs high-quality command consoles that will support health and productivity while staying in continual use for many years. Whether you are building a new state-of-the-art operations center or looking to make the most of your...
Overview: The Peoria Police Department 911 dispatch team is operating at consoles that are “extremely outdated, not ergonomic, and not functional for 24/7 operations." Peoria, AZ is seeking updated consoles, and a new floorplan that promotes communication and...
Control room operators spend hours at their desks every day, pouring over mission-critical data. Well thought-out control room furniture setup and layout can not only dramatically improve efficiency, but reduce common injuries like neck and eye strain. Read on to...
Air Traffic Control (ATC) is a “full contact sport” for the furniture and equipment used by air traffic controllers. ATC consoles, electronics, chairs, microphones, and telephones are used constantly by multiple people, 24/7/365 days per year. Furniture and equipment...