How FirstNet Improves Firefighter Communication During Natural Disasters
Learn how FirstNet enhances firefighter communication during natural disasters and emergencies with priority access, deployables, and resilient broadband.
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Enhancing Emergency Communications in South Dakota with Mission Critical Push-to-Talk
Our nation’s emergency communications community is in pursuit of enhanced interoperability, coverage, reliability, and efficiency. Nobody understands this better than the dedicated professionals who maintain radio systems and manage communications…
Successful emergency response starts with reliable communications
I’ve been a paramedic and firefighter for more than 30 years, and I’ve seen firsthand how reliable communications impact response times and critical care. Now amid Florida’s hurricane season, communication…
What is the Best Network for First Responders? | PSBTA
Discover why FirstNet is the best network built for first responders, offering priority access, coverage, and reliability when it matters most.
Public-safety groups support FirstNet reauthorization, oppose T-Mobile proposed ‘fix’
Four key public-safety associations express support for Congress reauthorizing the FirstNet Authority while apparently opposing a T-Mobile proposal calling for “a fix for public safety” that would include structural changes…
US public safety organizations invited to attend FirstNet Users Summit
The Public Safety Broadband Technology Association (PSBTA) has announced the 2025 Vision FirstNet Users Summit will take place in Indianapolis from 8 to 11 September. The event will bring together emergency services,…
Do you want your Nationwide Public Safety Broadband Network to be owned and operated by a foreign company?
By Editorial Staff Ok, we all have purchased and used products made outside of the U.S.. There are many such products that are excellent and we support how the global…
FOP and Firefighters Union Dispute T-Mobile’s Criticism of FirstNet
The two associations say they reject an assertion by T-Mobile that the First Responder Network Authority (FirstNet) has become “stagnant” and is no longer able to meet the needs of…
Pre-planning in Punxsutawney: How FirstNet supported Public Safety on Groundhog Day
The Pennsylvania State Police, in collaboration with local, state, and federal agencies, tapped into the FirstNet Authority’s Network Experience Engagement Program (NEEP) to ensure seamless communication and operational support for one of…
FirstNet Authority Workshops Help Public Safety Assess, Improve Operational Capabilities
Operational readiness is a cornerstone of effective public safety response. For agencies that rely on FirstNet, the nationwide broadband network dedicated to first responders, the First Responder Network Authority (FirstNet…
First responders to attend 2025 FirstNet Users Summit in Indianapolis
Public safety summit to highlight innovations in emergency communication FirstNet has announced the 2025 Vision FirstNet Users Summit, scheduled for September 8–11 in Indianapolis, as reported by FirstNet. The event will…
4.9 GHz Public Safety Spectrum Explained | PSBTA
Explore what the 4.9 GHz public safety spectrum is, how it’s used by agencies, and how FirstNet uses 4.9 GHz to drive innovation and communication reliability.
PSAP & Emergency Communications Centers Explained | PSBTA
Learn what ECCs and PSAPs are, how they support 911 and emergency response, and why FirstNet is essential for enhancing dispatcher communication and coordination.
Why FirstNet is the #1 Network for First Responders
Discover why FirstNet is the #1 network for first responders — offering priority access, secure communications, and unmatched reliability in emergencies.
Off to the races: FirstNet keeps Iowa responders in the fast lane
The Iowa Speedway in Newton, Iowa, consists of a main oval track and seven road course layouts, allowing it to host both NASCAR and IndyCar events. With 30,000 seats at…