First Responder Network Could Drive ARES Changes
“There is no substitute for eyes and ears on the ground in an emergency.” “Radio amateurs can and should continue to play an important part in supporting emergency communication.” …
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AT&T Seeks Tough Standards For FirstNet Opt-Outs
AT&T wants tough standards for states that want to opt out and build their own system AT&T, which won the $6.5 billion contract to build and operate the planned…
FirstNet Draft State Plans Expected To Be Delivered Around June 19th
AT&T executive, John Donovan, says state and territory draft plans will be delivered on June 19, “give or take a day.” FirstNet plans to deliver draft state plans depicting the…
FirstNet: Connecting EMS To Improve On-Scene Triage, Care and Safety
Originally posted on EMS World on May 24, 2017 FirstNet has developed a video presentation to help the EMS community prepare for the rollout of the nationwide public safety broadband network. FirstNet represents…
AT&T CEO Expects Accelerated FirstNet Buildout
CEO promises hardening, ‘ruthless preemption’ for public safety By Donnie Jackson, Urgent Communications AT&T expects to deploy the Band 14 FirstNet public-safety LTE network “much quicker” than the five-year schedule included in the request…
FirstNet Offers Ecosystem
Developer tools, an app store, and cybersecurity requirements will all be included for companies seeking to support public safety, a board member of the federal agency says.
FirstNet Honors Law Enforcement During Police Week
May 15, 2017 By Mike Bostic, FirstNet Senior Law Enforcement Advisor May 12 is the kickoff of a special week for law enforcement officers and their families. National Police Week…
FirstNet’s Nationwide Network: Becoming a Reality for America’s First Responders
Communications is essential to keeping the public safe and protecting our communities. Technology can help fire fighters share information and ensure an efficient, effective response with when the call comes in.
National Hurricane Preparedness Week 2017
May 9, 2017 National Hurricane Preparedness Week 2017 is underway, with the goal of this week being to increase information sharing throughout the nation about hurricane preparedness and response to…
Recognizing Fire Service Personnel on International Firefighters’ Day
May 4, 2017 By Mike Worrell, FirstNet Senior Fire Services Advisor Today is International Firefighters’ Day (IFFD), which recognizes the men and women throughout the fire service who risk their…
AT&T Sharpens Focus on Global Public Sector across Federal, State and Local Customers
Kay Kapoor to Lead Nearly $15 Billion Global Public Sector Organization AT&T has created a new Global Public Sector organization and named AT&T executive Kay Kapoor to lead it. AT&T’s…
FirstNet Tech Team Goes to 2017 Mobile World Congress
Barry Leitch – Senior Engineer – FirstNet CTO Devices Group Following last year’s visit to MWC to observe the latest developments in wireless tech, FirstNet is pleased topresent the following…
FirstNet Receives Another “Clean” Audit Opinion
By Kim S. Farington, FirstNet Chief Financial Officer The First Responder Network Authority (FirstNet) has received a “clean” audit opinion for its financial management practices for Fiscal Year 2016. This…
Tom Sorley to lead FirstNet’s Public Safety Advisory Committee
FirstNet is pleased to announce, after a thorough search by our Board Chair Sue Swenson, and Board Vice Chair Jeff Johnson, Mr. Tom Sorley has been selected to serve as…
FirstNet names AT&T partner to build $46.5 billion network for first responders nationwide
On March 30, U.S. Department of Commerce Secretary Wilbur Ross announced that the First Responder Network Authority will partner with AT&T to build the nation’s modern, mobile broadband LTE network…