Navajo Nation to Boost Broadband Connectivity Using NTIA TBCP Grant
By James Careless At about 27,000 square miles covering parts of Arizona, New Mexico, and Utah, the Navajo Nation is one of the largest native reservations in the United States….
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PSSA asks FCC for FirstNet Authority license at 4.9 GHz, opposes CERCI proposal
A Public Safety Spectrum Alliance (PSSA) filing this week reiterates its call for the FCC to award a nationwide license of 4.9 GHz spectrum to the FirstNet Authority, ignoring a…
ECCs prepare for the expected — and unexpected — with FirstNet
The Super Bowl. A Category 5 hurricane. A global pandemic. What do these all have in common? They have a major effect on communities — but happen rarely. In the…
Siyata Mobile’s Rapid Kit: Enhancing Emergency Communication And Preparedness
In the midst of emergencies, the unpredictable nature of these dire situations truly becomes apparent. It is precisely during heart-stopping moments, like a tornado or school shooting, that the importance of communication reaches peak importance. The ability to exchange vital information swiftly and seamlessly becomes the ultimate lifeline, enabling emergency response teams to coordinate their efforts, make critical decisions on the fly and navigate through the challenging terrain of unforeseen circumstances. Siyata Mobile Inc. understands this, and its Rapid Kit offers a bundled solution that ensures seamless connectivity and rapid communication during emergencies.
Danger on Chalk Mountain: FirstNet SatCOLT helps Texas responders fight wildfire
By Tom Randall, Senior Public Safety Advisor, First Responder Network Authority A dangerous wildfire tore through rural areas of Somervell County, Texas, in July 2022. The Chalk Mountain wildfire’s rapid…
Meet the Tribal Liaison: Jasper Bruner advocates for Tribal public safety
By Jasper Bruner, National Tribal Government Liaison, First Responder Network Authority Before joining the FirstNet Authority as the National Tribal Government Liaison, Jasper Bruner dedicated over 20 years to Tribal law enforcement…
Mel Maier Takes the Helm of APCO
By James Careless After a nationwide assessment of 200-plus applicants, the Association of Public-Safety Communications Officials International (APCO International) has chosen Melvin (Mel) Maier as its new executive director. Maier…
From LMR to Mission Critical PTT: Siyata Mobile’s Mission To Transform Policing Communication
By Doug Clark Effective communication is of paramount importance for first responders, including police departments. Communication directly impacts the ability to coordinate and respond swiftly in critical situations. In high-pressure…
Emergency managers’ real-world experiences help shape the future of FirstNet
By Bruce Fitzgerald, Senior Public Safety Advisor, First Responder Network Authority At the FirstNet Authority, one of our top priorities is incorporating the public safety community’s experiences into actionable solutions…
Siyata Mobile Is Upgrading A $50 Billion Market With Its Mission Critical Communication Devices
By Doug Clark The Security Services industry offers a range of services that include private security guards, patrol vehicles, and other complementary services such as alarm systems, cyber security, background…
Looking Ahead to 2024: Predictions from First Responder Heavyweights
By James Careless What’s to come for first responders in 2024? What communications challenges and major events will they face, and how could new FirstNet products/services make their lives easier?…
Governor, AT&T mark public safety communications milestones at Manchester-Boston Regional Airport
NEWS / PRESS RELEASE On Thursday, Governor Chris Sununu, joined Safety Commissioner Robert Quinn, AT&T* and others at the Manchester-Boston Regional Airport to mark several milestones in the state’s buildout of FirstNet,…
FirstNet has about 5.3 million connections, 27K agencies, according to AT&T
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…
How Siyata Mobile Is Helping Hospitals And Ambulance Services Become More Efficient By Enabling The Transition To MCPTT Over Cellular
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…
Paramedics Provide Round-the-Clock Care in Jackman, Maine, Thanks to Telehealth
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…