Voices of FirstNet Veterans: Chief Guy Bonin
By James Careless Although some first responders are still getting their heads around FirstNet, others have been using this wireless broadband platform for years and can’t imagine life without it….
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Why Congress must reauthorize the FirstNet communications system? It saves lives | Column
A Florida sheriff makes the case for the system implemented after the 9/11 terrorist attacks. For first responders on the job, minutes — even seconds — matter. And in those…
FirstNet Makes America More Secure in an Insecure World (Guest Blog)
Boston’s former police commissioner on how 10th anniversary of Boston Marathon bombing underscores key role of Nationwide Public Safety Broadband Network READ FULL ARTICLE
Seybold’s Colleagues Remember Him With Respect and Fondness
By James Careless Editors Note* We here at allthingsfirstnet.com are saddened at the passing of our friend and colleague. He was here with us at the beginning and will always be here…
Devices in dangerous environments: Improving the connected firefighter’s experience
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,…
In-building solutions for EMS: Bridging the gap between FirstNet in the field and the station
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…
Getting Ahead of the Game: Pre-planning for the Super Bowl
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…
Inside the Earth: FirstNet supports cave rescue exercise in Virginia
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…
Immersive Test Center brings first responders advanced training, opportunities to overcome challenges
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…
City-wide communications enable coordination after hurricanes
Bruce Fitzgerald, Senior Public Safety Advisor, First Responder Network Authority Founded in 1565, St. Augustine, Florida, holds the title of the oldest city in the United States. With hundreds of years…
CRDs ensure FirstNet coverage virtually anytime and anywhere for EMS
By Jon Olson, Senior Public Safety Advisor, First Responder Network Authority EMTs and paramedics can be called to duty in incredibly hard-to-reach locations, and they need connectivity where their mission…
By land and sea with FirstNet: Supporting Hyannis Fire on the cape
By Gary McCarraher, Senior Public Safety Advisor, First Responder Network Authority Facing unique challenges in communicating on the water and throughout the town as the population swells and ebbs, the…
When fiber fails, FirstNet connects Iowa’s 9-1-1 calls
By John Hunt, Senior Public Safety Advisor, First Responder Network Authority (FirstNet Authority) When Iowa needed a backup communications network for its public safety answering points, or PSAPs, the state…
Building on year of progress, FirstNet Authority looks to public safety to drive future growth
By Lisa Casias, Acting CEO, First Responder Network Authority 2022 was another banner year for public safety and their network — FirstNet. The network now provides over 4 million connections…
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…