FirstNet levels the playing field for volunteer EMS

The volunteer EMS community is a vital part of our nation’s public safety efforts, especially in rural areas. They need strong communications capabilities and coverage that they can rely on. That’s why the FirstNet Authority worked closely with EMS leaders during the early days of network planning to ensure that any EMS provider—career or volunteer—can use FirstNet for emergency communications.

Today, FirstNet provides important communication benefits to volunteer first responders, including EMS officials, who operate on limited budgets with less resources.

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