How FirstNet Enhances Interoperability for Emergency Communications
Learn how FirstNet supports interoperability communications by connecting agencies, systems, and responders with real-time data sharing during emergencies.
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House Energy and Commerce committee approves FirstNet reauthorization
The House Energy and Commerce committee voted to reauthorize FirstNet, the public safety data communications network operated by AT&T. The House Energy and Commerce Committee on Wednesday voted unanimously to…
Understanding FirstNet Coverage Areas for Public Safety Agencies
Learn how FirstNet coverage supports public safety agencies with priority
network access and the best coverage in the USA.
City leaders predict ‘real bad trouble’ if FirstNet isn’t reauthorized
City leaders said during a conference this week that if Congress fails to renew the authority of a dedicated public safety communications network, they risk “real bad trouble.” Speaking to…
A network built for Florida first responders
Florida first responders need a dedicated network that never fails. For more than 30 years, I served in law enforcement in North Florida. Over that time, one lesson stood out…
First Responder Network Authority’s Autonomy: The True Success of FirstNet
The First Responder Network Authority (FirstNet Authority) was created by Congress in 2012 as an independent authority to build, operate, and sustain the Nationwide Public Safety Broadband Network (NPSBN). An…
Milwaukee Fire Chief Aaron Lipski’s FirstNet Story: “Reliable Communication is the Difference Between Life and Death”
For Milwaukee Fire Chief Aaron Lipski, the fire service is more than a profession: it’s a legacy. As a fourth-generation firefighter, Lipski traces his roots back to his great-grandfather, who…
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Accessing Federal Resources When an Emergency or Major Disaster Strikes
Learn what federal funds and resources are available through Disaster Assistance, understand the process of requesting assistance, know what to expect before, during, and after, and find out who to contact for help.
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