It had Never Been Seen Before
By Dr. Jeffrey L. Buchanan, Fire Chief (Ret) Las Vegas Boulevard was absent of commercial traffic. This was an ominous sign. The Las Vegas Boulevard, or “The Strip”, is the…
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Leaving LMR for FirstNet Exclusively: One Department’s Story
By James Careless Can a law enforcement agency leave land mobile radio (LMR) and switch to FirstNet exclusively for its primary communications system? That’s a move Georgia’s Dallas Police Department…
Offering a Helping Hand for First Responder Health and Wellness
By Dr. Anna Courie, director, Responder Wellness, FirstNet, Built with AT&T For the men and women on the frontlines of our communities, health and wellness can often take a back…
PSAC and Tribal Working Group Fall Meetings emphasize FirstNet growth and innovation
Fall 2022 was a busy time for the First Responder Network Authority’s (FirstNet Authority) Public Safety Advisory Committee (PSAC) and its Tribal Working Group (TWG). Both groups returned to in-person meetings, with members eager…
After exploring ‘opt-out’ decision in 2017, New Hampshire’s Stevens wins FirstNet Authority award
“We have developed a partnership with the FirstNet Authority and AT&T that is unsurpassed anywhere else in the country,” Stevens said during an interview with IWCE’s Urgent Communications. “This is certainly…
New Hampshire Public Safety Official Receives Distinguished Award for Leadership in Communications
By First Responder Network Authority Concord, NH., Nov. 16, 2022 – New Hampshire public safety leader John Stevens has been awarded the prestigious Chief Harlin R. McEwen Public Safety Broadband Communications Award (Harlin McEwen…
Sonim Delivers FirstNet Ready® XP10 for Public Safety
Newly Designed, 5G, Ultra-Rugged Smartphone Certified and Approved for use on FirstNet, Built with AT&T SAN DIEGO, Nov. 21, 2022 – Sonim Technologies, Inc. (Nasdaq: SONM) is pleased to announce that the XP10…
FirstNet Authority pursuing new CEO, Band 14 buildout, spectrum-license renewal
FirstNet Authority board members received updated information about key initiatives for the organization, including the search for a new CEO, the buildout of 700 MHz Band 14 LTE coverage by…
FirstNet enables telehealth in the inland island of Jackman, Maine
The Jackman, Maine region is known for its outdoor sporting community and beautiful landscapes. Nestled among the Northwestern Mountains of Maine near the Canadian border, the Jackman region is surrounded…
Honoring the Sacrifices, Valor, and Service of U.S. Veterans
Today we commemorate Veterans Day – a moment in time to show our appreciation for all who have served in the military. Veterans touch our lives every day – be…
Appointment of Renee Gordon to serve on the Board of the First Responder Network Authority
PRESS RELEASE Today, Commerce Secretary Raimondo announced the appointment of Renee Gordon to serve on the Board of the First Responder Network Authority (FirstNet Authority). The following statement is from…
Firefighters never give up. Their technology shouldn’t either
During wildfire season and throughout the year, FirstNet ensures communications and connection to critical systems are reliable when they matter most Reliable communication is not just important in the fire…
This FirstNet tech might save your life soon
If you’re not part of the first responder agencies in the U.S.A., you probably have never heard of FirstNet. We’re going change that now. We’re talking about special phones, special…
FirstNet and AT&T provide the network to power first responders
The First Responder Network Authority, also known as FirstNet, is an independent authority that was established in the wake of September 11, 2001. After the terrorist attacks, the government realized…
Device-focused research with public safety yields key insights
By Travis Hull, User Experience Lead, Roadmap Domain Division, First Responder Network Authority The First Responder Network Authority (FirstNet Authority) is dedicated to enhancing the FirstNet network and advancing public…