FirstNet provides about 5.3 million connections to approximately 27,000 public-safety agencies subscribing to the nationwide public-safety broadband network (NPSBN) as of the end of September, according to figures released last…
By Doug Clark Effective communication is paramount for hospitals and ambulance services providers. In a high-pressure and time-sensitive environment, clear and timely communication can literally be a matter of life…
By Jon Olson, Senior Public Safety Advisor, EMS, First Responder Network Authority The EMS community has much to offer smalltown and rural America where healthcare options are dwindling. While staffing…
By Charles Murph, Senior Public Safety Advisor, First Responder Network Authority (FirstNet Authority) First responders respond to incidents in all types of environments—on land, in the air, and on water—and…
By Doug Clark Dependable communication is crucial for bus drivers to operate effectively. In the United States alone, there are around 480,000 school buses operating, transporting approximately 26 million students…
By First Responder Network Authority Sheriff Kristin Graziano is a seasoned public safety leader with more than 30 years in law enforcement. She has served as the Charleston County Sheriff since…
By Harry Markley, Senior Public Safety Advisor, First Responder Network Authority One of the most promising technologies in law enforcement is body cameras. Body cameras make the job of a…
By Doug Clark Siyata Mobile Inc., a global leader in providing Push-to-Talk over Cellular (PoC) handsets and accessories, is making a significant impact in the mission critical communication industry with…
By Gary McCarraher, Senior Public Safety Advisor, First Responder Network Authority (FirstNet Authority) The fire service faces many different challenges—from structure fires and HAZMAT incidents to wildfires and road accidents….
By Doug Clark For many Americans, April 20th, 1999 marks a turning point in American history. Many peopleremember where they were when they heard about the fateful school shooting in…
By James Careless Gratitude seems to be in short supply these days. So when a busy law enforcement officer such as Citrus County (Florida) Sheriff Mike Prendergast takes the time…
RESTON, Va., September 26, 2023 – Today, U.S. Secretary of Commerce Gina Raimondo announced the appointment of Sean McDevitt to serve on the Board of the First Responder Network Authority (FirstNet Authority). Mr. McDevitt is a partner with international management consulting firm…
As the name suggests, the Public Safety Broadband Technology Association’s Vision FirstNet Users Summit (PSBTA, Vision 2023) is all about FirstNet. This is why heavyweights such as Chief Richard Carrizzo, FirstNet Authority Board Chair and Chief of the Southern Platte Fire Protection District in Kansas City, Missouri made a point of attending this year’s conference. It was held at the South Point Spa and Casino in Las Vegas, September 25 to 28, 2023.
Being able to get signals in and out of buildings is a top priority for first responders. This is why the Public Safety Broadband Technology Association’s Vision FirstNet Users Summit (PSBTA, Vision 2023) focused on this issue during its Las Vegas conference. The event was held at the South Point Spa and Casino September 25 to 28, 2023.
Fairfax County Fire Chief and IAFC President John Butler had one clear, unequivocal message for Vision 2023 attendees on September, 26, 2023: “Interoperability matters.”