I’m a Law Enforcement First Responder. Why do I need FirstNet?
By Karl Wilmes, Chief (ret) I remember as a newly promoted Sergeant meeting with my shift of officers outside in the parking lot of a bar fight. The incident was…
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FirstNet Provides a Lifeline for Utility Operators
By Michael Varney, Director of Stakeholder Collaboration, First Responder Network Authority Natural disasters and other incidents, large or small, magnify the importance of secure, reliable communications. Network congestion, infrastructure damage,…
FirstNet Uplift Request Tool Provides Support During Extreme Network Congestion
By Randy Kerr, Situational Awareness Roadmap Domain Lead, First Responder Network Authority As the only nationwide broadband network dedicated to public safety, FirstNet gives first responders access to unique features…
Investing in the Future of FirstNet: Expanding Our Deployable Fleet for Public Safety
Edward Parkinson, CEO, FirstNet Authority As we planned for the FirstNet network, the First Responder Network Authority (FirstNet Authority) worked together with the public safety community to understand their critical…
The FCC Should Not Take a Piecemeal Approach to Public Safety Spectrum
Lawrence J. Spiwak As the demand for mobile wireless services continues to explode, the search for underutilized spectrum that can be repurposed from low- to high-value commercial use never ends. For…
PSAC Spring Business Meeting highlights FirstNet network innovation, expansion
By Kenzie Capece, Senior Public Safety Advisor, First Responder Network Authority Earlier this month, the First Responder Network Authority’s (FirstNet Authority) Public Safety Advisory Committee (PSAC) held its Spring Business Meeting to…
FirstNet Connects Tribal First Responders During Pandemic
By Adam Geisler, National Tribal Government Liaison, First Responder Network Authority For the past year, the National Tribal Emergency Management Council (NTEMC)(link is external) has served as a critical lifeline to tribal…
Rescue 42 increasing manufacturing capacity amid growing Compact Rapid Deployable interest, CEO says
Early interest in the Compact Rapid Deployable (CRD) for FirstNet has been so great that solution provider Rescue 42 is increasing its manufacturing capacity “dramatically,” according to Rescue 42 CEO…
Meet the Expert: Fire Services Advisor Gary McCarraher Reflects on the Evolution of Technology and the Future of Firefighting
By First Responder Network Authority Gary McCarraher, FirstNet Authority Senior Public Safety Advisor for the Fire Service, came to the FirstNet Authority after 45 years in fire and EMS, rising through…
MegaRange and AirgainConnect – Built for Public Safety
By Richard Mirgon, Public Safety Consultant As I was writing some comments on social media the other day I had to go back and look at the legislation that brought…
Meet the Expert: Emergency Management Expert Bruce Fitzgerald Explores Advances in Technology and FirstNet
We recently spoke with Bruce about how technology has changed incident management and how FirstNet will support the continued advancement of tools and resources for public safety. By First Responder…
FirstNet | Looking Back at an Unprecedented Year
By Jason Porter, President, Public Sector and FirstNet, AT&T “The more you know about the past, the better prepared you are for the future.” – President Theodore Roosevelt Following every…
Expressing Gratitude for Public Safety Heroes
By Edward Parkinson, Chief Executive Officer, First Responder Network Authority First responders face incredible challenges to keep our communities safe. This past year it has been especially true as public…
FirstNet Keeps Healthcare Coalition Connected and Prepared
By Lori Stone, Senior Public Safety Advisor, First Responder Network Authority The tragedies of September 11, 2001, highlighted the need for improvements to the communication systems used by public safety…
FirstNet Partnership Kicks Off Fifth Year, Brings Initial 5G Investment to FirstNet
Edward Parkinson, Chief Executive Officer, First Responder Network Authority This week marked the fourth anniversary of the public-private partnership formed by the First Responder Network Authority (FirstNet Authority) and our…