FirstNet – A Monkey, A Banana, and A Gun
Back in 2015, during one of the early FirstNet hearings on Capitol Hill, the Chair of FirstNet, Sue Swenson, briefed our nation’s elected officials on FirstNet, its progress, and the…
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The FirstNet Reauthorization Debate: Independence vs. Oversight
Following the September 11, 2001, attacks, investigations revealed significant communication failures among first responders. Police and fire departments operated on incompatible radio systems, hampering coordination during the emergency response. In…
Why FirstNet Still Matters: A Fire Chief’s View from the Street to the Nation
I’m writing this as a local fire chief in mid-Missouri and representing NAEMT on the Public Safety Advisory Committee to the FirstNet Authority. Those two roles are not separate. What…
Public Safety’s Game Plan: FirstNet Powers First Responders at the Big Game in Santa Clara
As the Bay Area prepares to host professional football’s most anticipated event, FirstNet®, Built with AT&Tis dedicated to supporting the first responders and public safety officials on the ground. After more…
Why FirstNet is the Preferred Network for First Responders
Learn why FirstNet is the trusted first responder network built for public safety with priority access, preemption, and reliable coverage.
The Shade of the Tree That’s Planted vs. the Fruit of the Poison Tree
Why Public Safety Must Stand Firm Behind FirstNet’s Credibility in the Face of Commercial Carrier Interference By John Paul Jones, Executive Director PSBTA, Public Safety Broadband Technology Association Why Public…
NTIA, FirstNet Governance, and the Risk to Public Safety Independence
The National Telecommunications and Information Administration (NTIA), an agency within the Department of Commerce, appears to be pursuing a coup to take control over the FirstNet Authority. I have been…
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