New wave of fire tech: Biometrics and wearables
Biometrics and wearables are ushering in a new wave of public safety technologies. These innovations have the potential to greatly improve the health and safety of firefighters — and get…
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Transforming our nation’s public safety broadband network
In the fast-paced world of emergency response, effective communication can mean the difference between life and death. Many advances in communications technology have taken place over the years, and public…
FirstNet supports EMS at music festival
I attended the Electric Daisy Carnival music festival near Las Vegas, Nevada, to support EMS agencies using FirstNet. While there, I talked with Cody Snow, who is president of Prevent Medical…
Baltimore on broadband: Improving public safety with data-based technologies
As responders rushed to put out the fire and evacuate residents, incident commanders hurried to get communications back up and running. At the Baltimore City Sheriff’s Office, Chief Information Officer…
Inside the track: How tech will keep Las Vegas safe during Formula One Grand Prix
To mitigate “what-ifs,” O’Neal said there are working groups housed within Clark County’s Multi-Agency Coordination Center that manage a small aspect of the emergency response efforts for this event, and…
Public Safety Perseveres in the Face of Disasters from Coast to Coast
By Scott Agnew This National First Responders Day, we recognize the brave first responders who protect our communities. FirstNet®, Built with AT&T is proud to support the dedicated men and women who…
Vision 2024: Chief Malone Makes Sense of ‘Interdisciplinary, Inclusivity, and Interoperability’
By James Careless What is FirstNet all about, and how does it enable interdisciplinary, inclusivity, and interoperability in public safety? That’s a topic that headlined the 2024 Vision FirstNet Users…
T-Mobile employees will stage a walk-out to protest lower discounts for some customers
T-Mobile employees, specifically veterans and first responders, have decided to protest this change. According to a post on Reddit, a group of employees have asked the company to reverse the decision and…
Chief Lombardi at Vision 2024: FirstNet Made a Difference After Hurricane Helene
By James Careless Hurricane Milton’s assault on Florida was on the minds of attendees at the 2024 Vision FirstNet Users Summit (Vision 2024), even though the Public Safety Broadband Technology…
Helping PTSD Survivors with a Way to ‘Struggle Well’
By James Careless Post-Traumatic Stress Disorder (PTSD) affects first responders just as much as it affects military veterans. But there is hope: The non-profit Boulder Crest Foundation’s ‘Struggle Well’ training…
FirstNet Helping Innovative DC Fire & EMS Do More for Patients
By James Careless For the past six years, the Washington DC Fire & EMS Department (DC Fire & EMS) has enhanced their emergency medical services by implementing a Nurse Triage…
Vision 2024 Preview with Michael Barnbeck
By James Careless The 2024 Vision FirstNet Users Summit (Vision 2024), which is hosted by the Public Safety Broadband Technology Association (PSBTA), is a must-attend event for FirstNet users. October…
Enhancing federal public safety operations with FirstNet
When most people think of public safety, they think of local, state, or tribal first responders. But did you know there is an entire network of federal agencies that have…
AT&T FirstNet buckles down as Hurricane Helene hits the east coast
AT&T FirstNet has deployed its Response Operations Group to support first responders with wireless connectivity and other resources during Hurricane Helene. Light Reading spoke with Rich Johnson and Kelley Adley,…
AT&T Prepares Network as Helene Tracks Toward Florida
Learn about our network preparations, how FirstNet ROG is working to support public safety’s communications, and tips to stay connected READ FULL ARTICLE