By James Careless Can a law enforcement agency leave land mobile radio (LMR) and switch to FirstNet exclusively for its primary communications system? That’s a move Georgia’s Dallas Police Department…
Fall 2022 was a busy time for the First Responder Network Authority’s (FirstNet Authority) Public Safety Advisory Committee (PSAC) and its Tribal Working Group (TWG). Both groups returned to in-person meetings, with members eager…
“We have developed a partnership with the FirstNet Authority and AT&T that is unsurpassed anywhere else in the country,” Stevens said during an interview with IWCE’s Urgent Communications. “This is certainly…
By First Responder Network Authority Concord, NH., Nov. 16, 2022 – New Hampshire public safety leader John Stevens has been awarded the prestigious Chief Harlin R. McEwen Public Safety Broadband Communications Award (Harlin McEwen…
FirstNet Authority board members received updated information about key initiatives for the organization, including the search for a new CEO, the buildout of 700 MHz Band 14 LTE coverage by…
The Jackman, Maine region is known for its outdoor sporting community and beautiful landscapes. Nestled among the Northwestern Mountains of Maine near the Canadian border, the Jackman region is surrounded…
Today we commemorate Veterans Day – a moment in time to show our appreciation for all who have served in the military. Veterans touch our lives every day – be…
During wildfire season and throughout the year, FirstNet ensures communications and connection to critical systems are reliable when they matter most Reliable communication is not just important in the fire…
If you’re not part of the first responder agencies in the U.S.A., you probably have never heard of FirstNet. We’re going change that now. We’re talking about special phones, special…
The First Responder Network Authority, also known as FirstNet, is an independent authority that was established in the wake of September 11, 2001. After the terrorist attacks, the government realized…
By Travis Hull, User Experience Lead, Roadmap Domain Division, First Responder Network Authority The First Responder Network Authority (FirstNet Authority) is dedicated to enhancing the FirstNet network and advancing public…
FCC commissioners are able to consider taking action on a 4.9 GHz order that is designed to “create new public-safety opportunities for 5G,” according to FCC Chairwoman Jessica Rosenworcel, who…
First responders are at the core of our communities. Emergency medical officials treat those in pain. Firefighters carry victims to safety. Emergency managers marshal resources. 9-1-1 call takers field distress…
When approaching an emergency or disaster, the more information public safety can gather, the safer and more efficient the response can be. In recent years, agencies have turned to drone…
FirstNet provides more than 4 million connections to more than 23,000 public-safety agencies while continuing to play a significant role in the postpaid wireless subscriber growth figures for contractor AT&T,…