
FirstNet Moves Forward With New Board Members, Vision for Future
Dec. 13, 2018 | By April Ward
The FirstNet Board caps off a year of major progress for public safety by welcoming new members and outlining a new strategic direction for the organization.

FirstNet Adoption Growth Continues
More than 3,600 public safety agencies across the country have now joined FirstNet. The communications platform has kept first responders connected through Hurricanes Florence and Michael, and more.

Boulder Mountain Fire Department Visits FirstNet Lab
Firefighters brought an attack engine to the FirstNet Lab to give staff an opportunity to get hands-on with fire gear, equipment, and tools.

Todd Early to Chair FirstNet PSAC
Todd Early, who is from the Texas Department of Public Safety (State Police), is appointed Chair of the Public Safety Advisory Committee (PSAC).

FirstNet Support Available to Public Safety 24/7/365
Every day and in every emergency, FirstNet is here to support the needs of public safety.

Tech Talk: 3GPP Meeting Recap
The FirstNet Authority represents public safety interests in LTE standards development activities. The September quarterly meetings addressed standards in several areas relevant to FirstNet.
| Date | Event |
|---|---|
| Dec. 03-04 | 2018 National Geospatial Preparedness Summit |
| Dec. 04-06 | NCSWIC/SAFECOM Joint Conference |
| Dec. 06 | Nebraska Telecommunications Association Winter Meeting |
| Dec. 11 | PSAC Winter Meeting |
| Dec. 18 | Indiana Integrated Public Safety Commission Meeting |
| Jan. 7-12 | CES 2019 |
| Date | Location |
|---|---|
| March 20 | Jackson, MS |
| June 26 | TBD |
| Sept. 18 | TBD |
| Dec. 4 | TBD |
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