By Ken Bednasz, VP Application Engineering at Telit, Americas. SOURCE: IoTforall.com DATE: February 18, 2019 The implementation of the First Responder Network Authority (FirstNet)—the first nationwide high-speed broadband network for America’s first responders—has…
By Kevin O’Connor Embracing FirstNet It has been nearly eight years since the fire service secured bandwidth 14 (D-Block) and the creation of FirstNet through aggressive lobbying and advocacy. At…
By Edward Parkinson, Acting CEO, First Responder Network Authority Last week, I joined the Western Fire Chiefs Association and public safety officials for a site visit to the burn area of the…
By Charles Murph, First Responder Network Authority Senior Public Safety Advisor With FirstNet available throughout the United States, emergency managers have greater access to real-time information than ever before. Charles…
By Brent Williams, Senior EMS Advisor FirstNet is making its mark across the country and as I meet with emergency medical services professionals, I’m pleased to hear their feedback on…
By TJ Kennedy, Co-Founder Public Safety Network It’s been a tremendously exciting year for the development and implementation of new technologies leveraging public safety broadband capabilities. In the course of…
By Edward Parkinson, Acting CEO The First Responder Network Authority team is deeply saddened to hear of the passing of former Board member Ed Reynolds on New Year’s Day. Ed…
Margaret Mims Fresno County Sheriff “When I first heard about FirstNet, I thought, ‘here’s our opportunity to fix that problem.’” – Margaret Mims, Fresno County Sheriff Fresno County has urban…
The smart city concept offers the possibility of more effective fire detection, notification and extinguishment systems. By Charles Werner SOURCE: Firehouse.com DATE: December 1, 2018 The concept of smart cities…
By Edward Parkinson, Acting Chief Executive Officer, First Responder Network Authority Emergencies and disasters can strike any community. From the recent devastation of Hurricane Michael to massive wildfires that swept…
By Lori Stone, Region III Lead, First Responder Network Authority The Washington County Sheriff’s office is leading the nation on transforming public safety communications and is putting FirstNet to use…
By Brent Williams, Senior EMS Advisor, First Responder Network Authority As a former paramedic, I know that saying “reliable communications are essential” is truly an understatement. It can be all…
By Richard Mirgon, Public Safety Consultant How many times do we say to friends, colleagues and people we know “How can I help”? We do that more often in public…
By Tom Gagnon With state and locality budgets facing increased pressure, the prospects of transitioning equipment purchased and maintained with grant funds to a budget line item can appear bleak. However,…
By: J. David Grossman, Executive Director, GPS Innovation Alliance Thanks to Legislation passed by Congress in 2012 that established FirstNet as an independent authority within the U.S. Department of Commerce,…