FirstNet
A recently published white paper establishes a path for public safety legislative advocacy
Data collected will help assess emergency communications capabilities and needs of federal, state, local, tribal and territorial governments
Leave a legacy that will improve the fire service for generations to come
As more agencies and public safety professionals join the network, the interoperability potential grows
FirstNet officials attended individual engagements, workshops and summits with first responders to ensure the roadmap meets responders’ communication needs
San Jose’s emergency action plan calls for deploying FirstNet to both first responders and other city agencies like transportation and public works
This special edition offer insights into what fire chiefs need to know about adopting FirstNet, including budget implications, training, mutual aid and other essential information
Shoring up your incident management capabilities for extreme weather events
The FirstNet communications platform for first responders is being used by more than 7,250 public safety agencies to improve interagency communication
AT&T plans to roll out a number of improvements to FirstNet this year
HB 1426 would make it illegal to “impair or degrade” mobile data in disaster zones
FireRescue1 Executive Editor Chief Marc Bashoor speaks with Hank Clemmensen, past president, IAFC, and FirstNet consultant, about what fire chiefs need to know about FirstNet and how to get where they need to be to onboard
The podcast highlights first responders and their experiences with FirstNet
FirstNet Senior Fire Services Advisor Mike Worrell discussed the history, implementation and future plans for the first responder network
The products are designed to work together to improve command center operations
Five years has made a world of difference to first responders on the ground in Boston on race day, thanks to the reliability of FirstNet’s communication network
From the first introduction in 1876 to present, emergency communications have evolved greatly. What are some of the most important milestones in dispatch history?
FirstNet Association was created to “bridge the gap” between responders and network engineers who are working to increase efficiency
“The launch of the network core comes a year into the FirstNet public-private partnership” FirstNet Senior Vice President Chris Sambar said
A reliable broadband connection will help drones stream live video to improve situational awareness and resource deployment, and measure response in the fire service
The Brazos County Sheriff’s Office, Kansas Highway Patrol and the City of Richmond, Virginia are the first departments in their state to join the network
FirstNet opt-in states now include all 50 states, two territories and Washington, D.C., expanding first responder wireless broadband network access
The mission-critical feature allows responders to communicate in situations where networks could become congested
The Flying Cell on Wings is an LTE cell site placed on a drone to connect first responders and residents while the network is restored
Governor Greg Abbott announced his decision to partner with FirstNet and AT&T to provide Texas with modernized communication devices
Verizon says the network gives officials “the opportunity to weigh all their options as they make their important communications network decisions”
Responders can gain access to aerial views of the incident, as well as the ability to send real-time pictures and data to different locations
The visual report was created to help local leaders understand how the two resources can work together to improve emergency communication
The IAFC stressed that they believe FirstNet will “enhance emergency response operations” in the fire industry “for years to come”
Once completed in all states, it will be the first nationwide wireless broadband network dedicated to America’s first responders
The network will modernize communications with technologies that will help save lives
