The anniversary of September 11, 2001, is always difficult for the millions of Americans who lived in New York and Washington, D.C. and saw the terrorist attacks firsthand, and everyone…
Many have complained there isn’t enough. Are they right? You be the judge. There has been considerable talk within NTIA and on the Hill as well as a couple of public safety…
By Chris F. Denney In August 2025, I decided to look for a personal cell phone. So, I decided to give Verizon Wireless a try. I have experience in wireless…
In late August 2005, our team at Acadian Ambulance was bracing for the unimaginable. Hurricane Katrina was heading toward Louisiana, and even with decades of disaster response experience, we knew…
As Congress considers the reauthorization of FirstNet (a wireless network exclusively for first responders), public safety associations are lining up in support while competitors for the contract are trying to…
First responders have long depended on calling for backup and clearing the airwaves. Since its launch in 2018, FirstNet—America’s public safety broadband network—has become indispensable. With over 7.5 million connections, support…
Boulder County, Colorado, covers nearly 750 square miles and spans 9,000 feet of elevation change in the Rocky Mountains. The Boulder County Sheriff’s Office (BCSO) knows emergencies can happen anywhere in…
Each spring, the St. Thomas Carnival transforms the U.S. Virgin Islands into a vibrant showcase of culture, community, and tradition. Drawing over 10,000 attendees, the weeklong celebration features lively parades,…
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Our nation’s emergency communications community is in pursuit of enhanced interoperability, coverage, reliability, and efficiency. Nobody understands this better than the dedicated professionals who maintain radio systems and manage communications…
I’ve been a paramedic and firefighter for more than 30 years, and I’ve seen firsthand how reliable communications impact response times and critical care. Now amid Florida’s hurricane season, communication…
Discover why FirstNet is the best network built for first responders, offering priority access, coverage, and reliability when it matters most.
Four key public-safety associations express support for Congress reauthorizing the FirstNet Authority while apparently opposing a T-Mobile proposal calling for “a fix for public safety” that would include structural changes…
The Public Safety Broadband Technology Association (PSBTA) has announced the 2025 Vision FirstNet Users Summit will take place in Indianapolis from 8 to 11 September. The event will bring together emergency services,…