The National Telecommunications and Information Administration (NTIA) issued a Federal Register Notice to seek expressions of interest from individuals who would like to serve on the Board of the First Responder Network…
By James Careless The University of Alaska Fairbanks (UAF) trains student firefighters in the most realistic and practical manner possible. While its 42 full time students study to earn their…
By Gary McCarraher, Senior Public Safety Advisor, First Responder Network Authority The FirstNet Authority has made substantial progress over the past five years to improve how the fire service uses voice communications,…
Joe Wassell just started his job as FirstNet Authority CEO, and he plans to hit the ground running, embracing the organization’s tradition of outreach to public-safety and first-responder personnel to…
By Jon Olson, Senior Public Safety Advisor, First Responder Network Authority (FirstNet Authority) FirstNet’s Cell Booster Pro is a valuable tool for EMS to bridge the gap between FirstNet service…
By Doug Harder, Senior Public Safety Advisor, First Responder Network Authority (FirstNet Authority) Legions of fans descended on Glendale, Arizona, to watch the Kansas City Chiefs and Philadelphia Eagles face…
PRESS RELEASE RESTON, VA – The First Responder Network Authority (FirstNet Authority) announced today that Joseph M. Wassel has been named Executive Director (CEO) of the FirstNet Authority. He joins the FirstNet…
By James Careless As it pushes ahead to NG911 (Next Generation 911) service, the State of Tennessee is building redundancy into this system by choosing FirstNet to provide wireless backup…
PRESS RELEASE The First Responder Network Authority (FirstNet Authority) and the National Institute of Standards and Technology(link is external) (NIST) announced that registration is open for 5×5: The Public Safety Innovation Summit(link is external), to…
By Lori Stone, Senior Public Safety Advisor, First Responder Network Authority The Commonwealth of Virginia boasts a diverse landscape—from mountains to oceans, urban corridors to rural valleys. And with towns…
A nationwide platform is equipping first responders with the cutting-edge technology and extra support they need during natural disasters and emergencies. SOURCE: cbs.com DATE: March 3, 2023 AT&T hosted a…
When first responders are called to action, they need reliable communications to coordinate an effective public-safety response. Public-safety personnel understand this crucial correlation and have long sought an enhanced peer-to-peer…
By Kim Coleman, Senior Public Safety Advisor, First Responder Network Authority One of the biggest training challenges for first responders is the ability to train in realistic environments that reflect…
FirstNet Authority Chair Stephen Benjamin will be leaving his post in the organization in April after President Joe Biden today named him as the new head of the administration’s Office…
By Thomas Shull, Director of Legislative Affairs, First Responder Network Authority This year’s Annual Report to Congress highlights the significant contributions the First Responder Network Authority (FirstNet Authority) made to public safety…