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…
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…
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…
A patient’s healthcare journey doesn’t begin and end at the hospital. FirstNet®—the only network built with and for public safety—can help keep patients, first responders, clinicians and caregivers connected from…
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…
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…
More than 5 billion people watched the last tournament in 2022 and more than 5 million fans are expected to attend this year’s 104 scheduled matches, according to FIFA. Sixteen cities…
To date, more than seventy associations and organizations representing over five million first responders across the country, announced their formal support for the reauthorization of the FirstNet. From first responders,…
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Late last month, the California Fire Chiefs Association reversed its position of supportfor NextNav, withdrawing that support in a letter to the FCC. This prompted a statementfrom NextNav’s Vice President…
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…
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…
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…
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 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…