Building Where Public Safety Needs Us Most
Time and again, I’ve heard first responders tell us about a stretch of highway where connectivity drops, a rural community that’s hard to reach, or a disaster-prone area where reliable…
Insights
‘It’s shocking that we went so long without it’: The first responders’ network built on 9/11 communications failures
During the terror attacks of Sept. 11, 2001, first responders faced a number of problems. One of the most significant was a communications system that did not allow emergency workers…
Seamless service during a historic tornado season
Disasters are no stranger to Marion County, Illinois, and its residents this year. This resilient rural community has faced a vicious tornado season. Historically, Illinois could expect just 50 tornadoes…
An emergency management office’s secret to staying connected, even at Mount Rushmore
Pennington County is one of South Dakota’s most geographically and operationally complex counties. While largely rural, the county is also home to Rapid City — the state’s second largest city…
How AI Wildfire Detection Helps First Responders Find Fires Faster
Learn how AI wildfire detection uses cameras, sensors, and data to identify fires faster and support wildfire response operations.
Advanced communications during wildfires: Lessons from the Orange County Airport Fire
For retired Orange County Fire Authority (OCFA) Division Chief Kevin Fetterman, wildfire response has evolved beyond just flame length and smoke columns. “I see smoke and I see fire, but my…
FirstNet, Built with AT&T Launches First-Ever 5G Standalone Core Dedicated to Public Safety
The latest innovation in the FirstNet network, the nationwide network core is designed specifically for public safety’s unique needs First responders on FirstNet®, Built with AT&T have access to the first and…
Brad Ventura: As Maui’s Fire Chief, Don’t Use Wildfires for Commercial Self-Interest
The Fire Chief of the island of Maui, which experience deadly wildfires in August 2023, recounts what actually happened The 2023 Maui wildfires highlighted the immense challenges emergency responders face…
Safety is a team effort: Preparing for the World Cup in Dallas
As the World Cup unfolds in North America, all eyes have turned to Dallas — the city hosting the most games in the United States. Large-scale events like this pose…
New FirstNet Cell Site Launches in Horseshoe Beach to More Reliably Connect First Responders
AT&T in public-private partnership with the First Responder Network Authority (FirstNet Authority), added a new 5G cell site in Horseshoe Beach as a direct result of state and local public safety…
FirstNet Readies Public Safety for America’s 250th Birthday Celebrations
This week, our nation will celebrate America’s 250th birthday and FirstNet®, Built with AT&T is keeping public safety ready for celebrations of every size, from hometown parades and community gatherings to the country’s…
Eyes in the sky: Drones and FirstNet support public safety in New Hampshire
At a middle school in New Hampshire, innovation recently took flight. A law enforcement drone competition brought public safety agencies from across the region together to practice their skills, test…
Communications resilience through partnership in the CNMI
In the Commonwealth of the Northern Mariana Islands (CNMI), emergency communications planning begins with a simple reality: help is far away. SOURCE: The First Responder Network Authority Blog DATE: June…
FirstNet and the Summer of Soccer: Putting Public Safety First
As the country prepares for one of the world’s biggest sporting events, FirstNet®, Built with AT&T – the largest network for public safety – is supporting first responders to help keep fans,…
How FirstNet Expands Coverage in Rural Communities
Discover how FirstNet expands coverage in rural America with dedicated infrastructure, priority access, & disaster support where commercial networks fall short.