How does a hospital system restore life-saving communications after a cyberattack or during a planned fiber outage? For Maryland Healthcare Coalition Region V, the answer is a robust, layered communications…
For transportation agencies, communication is critical to keeping roads open, crews safe, and operations moving, especially in rural states where terrain and distance can challenge traditional networks. At the West…
The First Responder Network Authority works with the Public Safety Advisory Committee (PSAC) Tribal Advisory Group (TAG) to understand the unique communications needs and priorities of tribal public safety. The…
Search and rescue in rural America can be especially challenging. In many operations, the teams need to communicate across large distances, maintain situational awareness as a unit, and send emergency…
As wildfires threaten communities, AT&T is ready to help keep customers, first responders and communities connected. AT&T’s Network Disaster Recovery (NDR) program—the largest of its kind in the industry—prepares year-round…
In Gypsum, Colorado, wilderness meets civilization. Mountain peaks reach up to 12,000 feet around this part of northeast Colorado, where you can find the Colorado River, I-70, and the Vail…
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…
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…
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…
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…
Learn how AI wildfire detection uses cameras, sensors, and data to identify fires faster and support wildfire response operations.
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…
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…
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…
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…