Understanding why and how the FCC regulates the airwaves for first responder agencies and FirstNet (the dedicated, national public safety broadband wireless network created by Congress) underscores how vital this radio spectrum is for public safety. Without reliable access to communications, police, fire and EMS officers cannot effectively serve the citizens they are sworn to protect.
Fire chiefs from Australia, Canada, Mexico, the Netherlands, Slovenia, the United Kingdom, and the United States convened at NFPA headquarters in Quincy, Massachusetts, for the…
Decision makers, in the aftermath of a catastrophe, often feel obliged to put pen to paper in order to help ensure that the same thing…
“FirstNet is the only service that can provide first responders with priority access and ruthless preemption, on its own dedicated network core with governance established…
Sheriff Michael Adkinson to serve as acting chair for the FirstNet Authority board after Renee Gordon’s departure at the conclusion of her three-year term. SOURCE:…
by Charles Dowd (Ret.), Former Assistant Chief, NYPD It’s a call no one ever wants to make, but if you dial 911 you need, and…
Sept. 11, 2001, was a day of unspeakable tragedy. But amidst the chaos was a group of heroes — firefighters, police officers, paramedics and countless…
The anniversary of September 11, 2001, is always difficult for the millions of Americans who lived in New York and Washington, D.C. and saw the…
By Roxy VanGundy Kansas Unveils a Game-Changer for 911 Centers Across the State If you’ve ever worked in 911, especially as an administrator, you know…
Many have complained there isn’t enough. Are they right? You be the judge. There has been considerable talk within NTIA and on the Hill as well as…
5G and FirstNet will provide first responders with faster, more sophisticated, and more diverse communications options
By Chris F. Denney In August 2025, I decided to look for a personal cell phone. So, I decided to give Verizon Wireless a try….
In late August 2005, our team at Acadian Ambulance was bracing for the unimaginable. Hurricane Katrina was heading toward Louisiana, and even with decades of…
Today, AT&T and the First Responder Network Authority (FirstNet Authority) joined local first responders, public safety officials and community leaders in Marion County to highlight how FirstNet® Built…
WASHINGTON, August 19, 2025 – Faced with lawsuits from those on both sides of the issue, the government is defending its plan to open potentially…