by Karl Wilmes, Police Chief (Ret) Public safety spectrum serves the mission critical communications needs of first responders charged with the protection of life and property, such as police, fire…
By Jason Porter, Senior Vice President, FirstNet Program at AT&T What a difference a year makes. It’s a little-known secret within the first responder community that Pro Football’s Big Game each year…
By First Responder Network Authority From smart cities to the Internet of Things to artificial intelligence capabilities, FirstNet has been an important driving factor behind integrating advanced technology solutions into…
The following is a statement from Edward Parkinson, CEO of the First Responder Network Authority (FirstNet Authority), on key network developments: The FirstNet Authority is pleased to see the adoption of…
Using spectrum above 3-GHz will require too many radio towers and radio sites. Thus 4.9-GHz should not be used in an effort to close the digital divide because it is…
By Kyle S. Richardson, Senior Public Safety Advisor, First Responder Network Authority Emergency management thrives on good communication, and good communication is based on good information—pertinent, timely information. As a…
By Dean Prochaska, Senior Director of Standards, First Responder Network Authority Highlights The fourth quarterly 3GPP Plenary e-meetings of 2020 recently concluded. At these December meetings, the 3GPP momentum continued…
By Timothy Pierce, Senior Public Safety Advisor, First Responder Network Authority The Green Bay Police Department (GBPD) is the main law enforcement agency for the Green Bay Packers professional football…
By Lori Stone, FirstNet Authority Senior Public Safety Advisor Buses taking students to and from schools in Carroll County, Maryland are now equipped with FirstNet. With these advanced communication capabilities,…
by Nursekeith | Jan 8, 2021 On episode 303 of The Nurse Keith Show, Keith interviews Dr. Anna Fitch Courie, the Director of Responder Wellness for AT&T FirstNet. Wireless infrastructure for emergency response…
By Edward Parkinson, FirstNet Authority It has been a challenging year for the nation, especially for the first responders who are on the front lines of wildfires, hurricanes, and the…
BY NINO DICOSMO In moments of crisis, quick action and modern technology are critical to successfully respond to emergency events. For front-line professionals to be impactful, they need communication systems…
By Gary McCarraher, Senior Fire Services Advisor, First Responder Network Authority In the early morning hours of July 16, 2020, a fire broke out south of the town Glenwood in…
By Edward Parkinson, FirstNet Authority CEO The First Responder Network Authority (FirstNet Authority) is saddened to learn of the passing of Assistant Sheriff Raymond Flynn (Ret.) of the Las Vegas Metropolitan…
By Bruce Fitzgerald, Senior Public Safety Advisor, First Responder Network Authority In Hazleton, a small city with a population of 25,000 nestled in the rural mountains of northeast Pennsylvania, several…