Westnet

What Westnet does

Westnet Public Safety, founded in 1975 and headquartered in Huntington Beach, California, is a privately held vendor of fire station alerting, dispatch, and aircraft emergency systems. The company sells to fire departments, EMS agencies, police departments, and civilian and military airports, with an installed base spanning the U.S. and a self-described global footprint supported by Air Force Best Practice awards and two U.S. patents on its Aircraft Emergency System (US Patent Nos. 12,165,493 B2 and 12,288,458 B2).

The product platform centers on a Master Control Unit integrated with CAD systems, Automated Voice Dispatch (text-to-speech from CAD data fields), a Radio Interface Controller for IP-to-radio failover, and a patented Aircraft Emergency System that delivers sub-second simultaneous multi-agency alerting. Endpoint devices — dorm remotes, turnout timers, mapping endpoints, video doorbells, and a sequenced Knight Light System — extend alerting across station zones with health-conscious features (ramped tones, red-spectrum lighting) designed to meet NFPA 1710/1720/1225, FAA Part 139, and U.S. military documentation standards. A First-In mobile companion app is available on iOS and Android. Systems are described as having a 15–20 year service life.

Westnet generates revenue through one-time hardware and software system sales, recurring support and maintenance contracts (including remote firmware updates), and engineering, installation, and design services. Pricing is quote-based. Go-to-market mixes direct enterprise sales with cooperative purchasing channels — Sourcewell (supplier since 2021, renewed 2025), HGACBuy, NPPGov, and GSA Schedule — to reduce government procurement friction. In April 2026 the company acquired Low Voltage Installations Inc., adding 14 dispatch centers, 54 fire agencies, and 206+ fire and EMS stations in Colorado and integrating installation expertise into the parent platform.

Name

Westnet

Legal name

Westnet LLC

Website

https://westnetpublicsafety.com

Company type

Private

Founded year

1975

Operating status

Operating

Headcount range

1–10 employees

Short description

Westnet Public Safety, founded in 1975 in Huntington Beach, California, designs and manufactures fire station alerting, dispatch, and patented aircraft emergency systems for fire departments, EMS agencies, police, and civilian and military airports.

Ownership category

akta.pro rank

Product category

Public Safety Emergency Alerting & Dispatch Systems

NAICS

Security Systems Services (except Locksmiths) (561621), Security Systems Services (56162), Fire Protection (92216)

SIC

Services-Computer Integrated Systems Design (7373), Services-Facilities Support Management Services (8744), Services-Computer Programming Services (7371)

akta.pro primary industry

Emergency Communications & Dispatch (911/112/999, PSAP) (BPAIAGAD)

akta.pro secondary industries

Public Address, Mass Notification & Emergency Communications Integration (BPAKAGAG), Crisis Management & Communications Support (Mass Notification) (BPABANAF), Emergency Communications, Alerting & Public Warning Systems (HLAJAGAF), Emergency Dispatch Center Services (PSAP/911 Support, Private Dispatch) (BPAKAFAJ)

Keywords

• Fire station alerting
• Emergency dispatch systems
• Aircraft emergency alerting
• CAD integration platforms
• Public safety communications

Headquarters

HQ city

Huntington Beach

HQ country

United States

HQ region

North America

Offices2 records

Markets served

GTM type

B2B

Offering type

Hardware or Manufacturing

Cost components

Personnel, Operations, Technology or R&D, Marketing or Sales, Supply Chain

Revenue model

1. Hardware and Software Systems Sales: Westnet sells integrated alerting and dispatch systems including hardware components (Master Control Units, alerting endpoints, lighting, dorm remotes, turnout timers) and software platforms (Alerting Platform, AVD, CAD integration modules). Sales are made directly to government agencies or through cooperative purchasing contracts.
2. Professional Services: Westnet provides engineering and design services, installation, ongoing customer service, system maintenance, cost-free estimates and drawing packages, and consulting and demonstration services as part of system deployment.
3. Support and Maintenance: Ongoing support contracts for system maintenance, firmware updates (applied remotely), and technical support including remote diagnostics and on-site service when needed.

Pricing tiers

Go-to-market motion3 records

Distribution channels5 records

Marketing channels7 records

Core offering

Westnet designs, manufactures, and sells integrated emergency alerting and dispatch systems for fire stations, dispatch centers, airports (civilian and military), and law enforcement. The offering combines proprietary hardware (Master Control Unit, Dorm Remotes, Turnout Timers, Alerting End Points, Video Doorbell) with the Alerting Platform (FiAP) software, Automated Voice Dispatch, Radio Interface Controller, and the patented Aircraft Emergency System. Customers are primarily U.S. and international government public safety agencies purchasing through direct sales or cooperative purchasing contracts.

Product overview

Westnet Public Safety offers a modular, integrated emergency alerting and dispatch platform consisting of hardware and software components. The core Fire Station Alerting system includes the Master Control Unit, Alerting Platform (FiAP), and various endpoint devices including Dorm Remotes, Alerting End Points, Turnout Timers, and Video Doorbells. The Dispatch product line features Automated Voice Dispatch (AVD) and the Radio Interface Controller (RIC) for redundant alerting. The Aircraft Emergency System (AES) is a separately patented product for airport emergency notification. All products are designed around health-conscious features including ramped alerting tones, red-spectrum lighting, and targeted dorm notification. The platform is sold as an integrated system that can be expanded modularly through add-on devices like the Knight Light System, Satellight displays, and various control modules.

Differentiator

Problem solved

Functional benefit

Brands

• First-In: Fire station alerting and dispatch platform including mobile app, alerting endpoint products, and dispatch systems
• Station Zero
• Westnet GO!

Products and services

• Fire Station Alerting System Modular, customizable fire station alerting system sold to fire departments globally, integrating CAD, zoned notification, dorm remotes, turnout timers, ramped alerting tones, and red-spectrum lighting to improve response times and reduce firefighter cardiovascular stress.
• Dispatch Alerting System (Westnet Alerting Platform / FiAP) Dispatch alerting platform integrated with CAD that streamlines call processing, offers redundant alerting options, executes multiple functions simultaneously, and includes Automated Voice Dispatch (AVD) to deliver consistent, standardized call details to every unit.
• Aircraft Emergency System (AES) Patented aircraft emergency alerting system that simultaneously alerts all responding agencies to an airport emergency within sub-second timeframes, providing FAA Part 139-compliant multi-agency notification while freeing air traffic controllers to attend to the emergency.
• Master Control Unit Central control unit for fire station alerting systems that processes call data from dispatch and triggers appropriate zones and devices based on company assignment and response type.
• Alerting Platform (FiAP) Dispatch alerting platform that integrates with CAD systems to deliver automated alerts to stations, providing redundant alerting options, simultaneous multi-function execution, and timestamped event logging for NFPA 1225 compliance documentation.
• Automated Voice Dispatch (AVD) Automated voice dispatch system that delivers consistent, standardized call details to every unit via text-to-speech, pre-recorded audio, or hybrid, removing dispatcher-to-dispatcher variability and saving time.
• Radio Interface Controller (RIC) Radio interface controller that provides redundant alerting pathways with primary IP delivery and automatic wireless failover, ensuring alerts reach stations even when the IP network drops.
• Turnout Timer Timer device that gives crews and command staff real-time visibility into turnout performance, helping departments track and document NFPA 1710 response time standards.
• Alerting End Point Endpoint device for delivering visual, audio, and station alerts to zones including dormitories, apparatus bays, common areas, and exterior locations.
• Dorm Remote Individual dormitory room alerting device that delivers targeted notifications to specific crew members assigned to a call, reducing sleep disruption for off-duty personnel.
• Video Doorbell / Video Messenger Video doorbell that displays call information on station monitors and video doorbells for clear visual notification at the apparatus bay.
• Station Design and Engineering Services Engineering, design, and consulting services that provide cost-free estimates and drawing packages for fire stations and dispatch centers deploying Westnet alerting systems.
• Installation Services Installation services for fire station alerting and dispatch systems, including on-site deployment, integration with existing CAD and radio infrastructure, and commissioning.
• Support and Maintenance Ongoing support contracts for Westnet alerting systems including remote firmware updates, technical support, remote diagnostics, and on-site service when needed.

Quantifiable outcome

• Fire departments using Westnet AES achieved 2-minute response times at Eglin AFB, well within FAA Part 139 requirements of 1-3 minutes.
• +3 more outcomes

Named customers4 records

Segments5 records

Ideal customer profiles3 records

Technology focussed Yes

API detail

Has API

No

API docs

API detail

Core technology

AI maturity

App detail

Integration3 records

AI capability2 records

Feature8 records

Partnerships

Three partnerships are on record, tiered core.

• Low Voltage Installations Inc.coreStrategic or Co-development Partner · 8 April 2026Westnet acquired Low Voltage Installations Inc., a company specializing in fire station alerting system design, installation, and support with over 26 years of experience. LVI brought 14 dispatch centers, 54 fire agencies, and 206+ fire and EMS stations across Colorado. The acquisition integrates LVI's installation expertise with Westnet's technology platform for end-to-end solutions. LVI President Darren Tank noted the merger strengthens ability to serve public safety organizations with enhanced resources and deeper expertise.
• SourcewellcoreChannel Partner/ Reseller/ Distributor · 2 September 2025Sourcewell is a cooperative purchasing organization serving government, education, and nonprofit agencies across North America. Westnet secured continued contract as an awarded Sourcewell supplier. This relationship allows agencies to purchase Westnet's emergency alerting systems through pre-competed, competitively solicited contract terms, bypassing lengthy RFP processes. Westnet has been a Sourcewell supplier since 2021.
• CAD Platform ProviderscoreTechnology or IntegrationWestnet's alerting systems integrate with Computer-Aided Dispatch (CAD) platforms from various providers. The company maintains CAD interfaces and integration documentation for multiple CAD systems, enabling automated dispatch alerting that triggers upon call entry.

Scale indicators7 records

Recent moves6 records

Expansion highlights6 records

Direct peers

• US Digital Designs: US Digital Designs is the most direct competitor to Westnet, specializing in fire station alerting systems with CAD integration, automated voice dispatch, and station notification hardware for fire departments across the US — overlapping nearly all of Westnet's core product lines.
• Zetron: Zetron provides dispatch and emergency communications systems including CAD integration, console solutions, and notification platforms for PSAPs, fire, EMS, and police agencies — directly comparable to Westnet's Alerting Platform (FiAP) and Automated Voice Dispatch offerings.
• ATI Systems (Acoustic Technology Inc.): ATI Systems designs and manufactures mass notification systems, outdoor siren networks, and integrated emergency alerting solutions for military bases, airports, and municipalities — directly comparable to Westnet's AES for airport and military deployments.

Broad incumbents

• Hexagon Safety, Infrastructure & Geospatial: Hexagon (formerly Intergraph) provides computer-aided dispatch and public safety software to PSAPs and emergency communications centers across North America — the upstream CAD layer that Westnet integrates with, and a potential bundling threat if Hexagon extends downstream into station alerting.
• Motorola Solutions: Motorola Solutions is a dominant public-safety communications incumbent offering CAD, dispatch consoles, radio networks, and increasingly station alerting and emergency notification capabilities — competing with Westnet indirectly but able to bundle dispatch-to-station workflows at scale.
• Tyler Technologies: Tyler Technologies provides public sector software including CAD, records management, and dispatch solutions for municipal and county governments — a CAD ecosystem provider that integrates with Westnet's alerting platform but could expand into the alerting workflow itself.
• Eaton (Wheelock / Cooper Notification): Eaton's Wheelock and Cooper Notification brands produce fire alarm notification appliances, speakers, and mass notification systems widely used in commercial and government facilities — adjacent to Westnet's alerting endpoints and notification appliance portfolio.
• Honeywell Building Technologies: Honeywell offers fire alarm systems, emergency voice communication, and mass notification solutions for commercial and institutional buildings — overlapping with Westnet's station alerting and emergency notification hardware categories at the facility level.
• Federal Signal Corporation: Federal Signal is a diversified public safety and industrial conglomerate offering emergency warning sirens, public address systems, and integrated alerting platforms to municipalities, military bases, and industrial sites — providing overlapping mass-notification capabilities with Westnet's AES and station alerting portfolio.

Emerging players

• Everbridge: Everbridge is a mass notification and critical event management platform serving airports, corporations, and government agencies — already integrated with Westnet's AES but potentially competing in the broader emergency alerting ecosystem with cloud-native scalability.

Market position

Strengths5 records

Weaknesses5 records

Competitive moat4 records

Key risks6 records

Key highlights7 records

Customer concentration

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Compliance7 records

Revenue estimate

Valuation estimate

Number of profiles

Profiles3 records

Subsidiaries1 record

Funding overview

Funding rounds

Investors

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M&A1 record

Investments

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