Public Safety Advocate: Back to Three-Part Series—Wireless Networks and Devices for Public Safety
I hope everyone had a wonderful holiday regardless of what you celebrated and now you are rejuvenated and ready to return to work. As Advocate…
Public Safety Advocate: Back to Three-Part Series—Wireless Networks and Devices for Public Safety
Building on year of progress, FirstNet Authority looks to public safety to drive future growth
By Lisa Casias, Acting CEO, First Responder Network Authority 2022 was another banner year for public safety and their network — FirstNet. The network now…
Most Hoped-For FirstNet Accomplishments in 2023
By James Careless What do you hope to see FirstNet accomplish in 2023? That’s a question that AllThingsFirstNet asked former FirstNet CEO (now RapidSOS President…
5G Could Provide Device-to-Device Communications, Like LMR Did
By James Careless There are many reasons why Land Mobile Radio (LMR) can’t hold a candle to smartphones for first responder communications. But one area…
AT&T Teams With Satellite Provider AST SpaceMobile as It Looks to Boost Coverage
Another day, another carrier looking to bolster its coverage with a satellite company. On Tuesday the carrier announced a new partnership with AST SpaceMobile, a…
Public Safety Advocate: FirstNet Only, LMR Only, or Both
Those who read last week’s Advocate are expecting the third article of the series in which I outline current and future devices for public safety covering Land…
World-renowned holiday lights festival happens with FirstNet behind the scenes
By Bruce Fitzgerald, Senior Public Safety Advisor, First Responder Network Authority Keeping holiday magic alive with FirstNet As visitors marvel at the twinkling holiday lights,…
Sierra Wireless Offers Critical Communications Solution for First Responders and Extended Public Safety Users with FirstNet
Sierra Wireless offers FirstNet® connectivity as part of a full device-to-cloud solution December 15, 2022 09:00 AM Eastern Standard Time VANCOUVER, British Columbia—-Sierra Wireless (NASDAQ: SWIR) (TSX:…
Public Safety Advocate: Communications Devices for Public Safety (Part 2 of 3)
Last week we spent our time examining networks, some of the functions that are necessary, and how networks are being expanded to add flexibility to…
Public Safety Advocate: Public Safety Communications Devices for Public Safety (Part 2 of 3)
Last week we spent our time examining networks, some of the functions that are necessary, and how networks are being expanded to add flexibility to…
It had Never Been Seen Before
By Dr. Jeffrey L. Buchanan, Fire Chief (Ret) Las Vegas Boulevard was absent of commercial traffic. This was an ominous sign. The Las Vegas Boulevard,…
Leaving LMR for FirstNet Exclusively: One Department’s Story
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…
Offering a Helping Hand for First Responder Health and Wellness
By Dr. Anna Courie, director, Responder Wellness, FirstNet, Built with AT&T For the men and women on the frontlines of our communities, health and wellness…
PSAC and Tribal Working Group Fall Meetings emphasize FirstNet growth and innovation
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…
Public Safety Advocate: Communications Hubs and Devices for Public Safety (Part 1)
I hope everyone had a great Thanksgiving and remembered to thank those who worked through the holiday to keep us safe. What Is a Communications…