Returning to School – Are you Ready? Part II

The start of the school year is only weeks away, so it is the perfect time to review the protocols and tools you have in place to support student safety. FirstNet, the nation’s only authorized communications platform dedicated for first responders, is much more than a mobile network. With reliable on access to voice, data and video in the field, FirstNet users can now count on a full ecosystem of digital tools - each thoroughly evaluated so you can trust it is relevant, highly-secure and reliable. Many apps in the FirstNet App Catalog help keep our students safe. Take 60 minutes to learn how public safety agencies and school personnel are being helped by three of those apps – OnGuard Lone Worker, RapidDeploy and RumbleUp.

Preparing for Upcoming Grant Cycles

Webinar View Online

The live webinar will be held on Wednesday, October 7, 2020 9:30 a.m. PT/10:30 a.m. MT/11:30 a.m. CT/12:30 p.m. ET. Join to have your burning questions answered by federal grant specialist, Kamala Kuhn. Don’t miss this opportunity to learn in an intimate setting to prepare for upcoming grant cycles is an ongoing process.

PSSA Panel Discussion: 4.9 GHz Petitions

Please join us for a compelling panel discussion on the recent spectrum preservation actions taken on behalf of all first responders. The Public Safety Spectrum Alliance (PSSA) is working to preserve limited broadband spectrum previously allocated to public safety. Standing in opposition to the recent FCC 6th Report and Order to allocate the 4.9 GHz Spectrum to the states, the PSSA has filed two concurrent petitions; one for a stay of further action and another, a Request for Reconsideration of the Report and Order. Our PSSA panel of public safety subject matter experts across all disciplines will take you through the process, why it matters to you, and how you can help support the effort to stand up for mission-critical broadband communications.

FirstNet®’s Exclusive MegaRange™ High Powered User Equipment is Here: Learn From Industry Leaders What That Means to You

Last month FirstNet, Built with AT&T introduced its MegaRange capabilities, which is available to all FirstNet users. This power bump will revolutionize range, connectivity, and capacity for all first responders on FirstNet. Please join us for an informative discussion into how this announcement and subsequent improvement will facilitate your efforts to capture, share, and leverage critical information during your emergency and non-emergency operations.

FCC Commissioner Simington Talks Public Safety

The PSBTA is proud to sponsor the PSSA's Introductory Interview with recently appointed FCC Commissioner Nathan Simington. Commissioner Simington brings a great deal of experience to his new role, having worked in both the private and public sectors on broadband allocation, use, and access. He has agreed to talk to us regarding his vision and objectives within the FCC and his perspective on communications as related to public safety. Please join us for this exclusive interview with one of our nation’s newest leaders in communications.

PSBTA FirstNet™ Virtual Regional Forum – Idaho, Montana, and Wyoming

The You don’t give up, and neither will we. As we all strive to adapt to an ever-changing world, it is equally, if not more important to us to bring you the most current information on your FirstNet network and the supporting ecosystem. Improvements at the national and local levels have continued, despite a global pandemic […]

How Grants and Stimulus Monies Can Fund COVID-19 Projects

After more than a year into surviving the worldwide pandemic, agencies are continually seeking new ways to adapt and meet the current and unforeseen needs of our society. Due to unanticipated costs associated with COVID-19 response and impact on state and local budgets, stimulus and grant funds are often the sought out answer to provide solutions. However, understanding what may be eligible and what is required when applying for and using such funds can be confusing. Come spend an hour with us to learn more about how such funds can be used for COVID-19 projects.

The American Rescue Plan Act of 2021 for State, Local, and Tribal Governments

Join us Wednesday, June 9, 2021 9:30 PT | 10:30 MT | 11:30 CT | 12:30 EDT for an informative webinar intended to address the State, Local, and Tribal Aid portion of the American Rescue Plan Act (ARPA) of 2021. Join our Grants Specialist to gain a deeper understanding of how these funds are allocated and how they may be used.