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A map of the U.S. in blue with 14 states in the Central region in white next to headshots of the seven public safety advisors who represent those states and federally recognized tribes.
06 Jul

Meet the Public Safety Advocacy Team in the Central Region

The FirstNet Authority’s Public Safety Advocacy team proactively reaches out to public safety to discuss FirstNet and elicit feedback and insight regarding their communication needs for public safety broadband and innovative technologies. In the Central region, the team includes two National Government Liaisons that represent 573 federally recognized tribes across the country and public safety advisors covering a geographically diverse region of 14 states.

 

User Experience Roadmap domain icon, responder uses a tablet
02 Jul

The First Responder Network Authority Technology Domain: User Experience

This is the sixth entry in a blog series that will explore the six FirstNet Authority Roadmap domains. You can also learn about the Core, Coverage and Capacity, Situational Awareness, Voice Communications and Secure Information Exchange domains by downloading the full Roadmap at firstnet.gov/Roadmap.

Secure Information Exchange Roadmap Domain icon (gear in front of a server) in the middle of a graphic representation of a network radiating outward, a female responder consults a computer screen
24 Jun

The First Responder Network Authority Technology Domain: Secure Information Exchange

The FirstNet Authority developed the Roadmap to guide FirstNet’s growth over the next five years with input from public safety, industry, government, and our network contractor, AT&T. The FirstNet Authority included the Secure Information Exchange domain as one of six technology domains in the FirstNet Authority Roadmap to further shape and improve the FirstNet user experience and promote the safe exchange of critical and sensitive information over FirstNet.

A map of the U.S. in blue with 16 states in the North region in white next to headshots of the six public safety advisors who represent those states.
23 Jun

Meet the Public Safety Advocacy Team in the North Region

The FirstNet Authority’s Public Safety Advocacy team works hand-in-hand with public safety to make sure their needs are represented in the FirstNet network buildout and evolution. In the North region, six public safety advisors cover 16 states and bring a wealth of public safety expertise to their roles as advocates.

The National Volunteer Fire Council (NVFC) Logo is placed alongside an image of the NVFC making a presentation at a FirstNet Board Meeting.
10 Jun

PSAC Profile: National Volunteer Fire Council

The National Volunteer Fire Council (NVFC) provides resources and advocacy for volunteer firefighters, EMS, and rescue personnel across the nation. As a member of the FirstNet Authority’s Public Safety Advisory Committee, the NVFC brings the voice of volunteer fire, EMS, and rescue services to the deployment and operation of the FirstNet network.

A first responder and K-9 dog stand surrounded by building and tree debris.
27 May

FirstNet Helps Tennessee Public Safety Respond to Tornado Damage

In March 2020, several tornadoes tore across middle Tennessee. In Putnam County, 80 miles outside of Nashville, an EF-4 tornado caused major damage to structures and a public safety radio tower. With communications severely limited, state and local first responders turned to FirstNet for coverage from deployables and push-to-talk on smartphones.

A group of first responders wearing yellow vests and medical masks gather outside an emergency response vehicle preparing to assist after a tornado near Jonesboro, Arkansas
21 May

Responders battling Arkansas tornado recommend FirstNet

When a violent tornado hit northeast Arkansas in March 2020, it caused major destruction to homes, businesses, and a shopping mall, mangling vehicles, damaging an airport, and derailing a train. Despite the wreckage, FirstNet kept first responders connected and communicating throughout the storm and its aftermath.

An emergency medical practitioner sits in an ambulance, speaking into a radio handset connected to a cell phone.
18 May

Three Ways FirstNet Enhances Patient Care for EMS

As EMS providers expand their use of technology, FirstNet gives them a wireless broadband platform to connect in the field. FirstNet Authority Senior EMS Advisor Brent Williams highlights three EMS agencies using FirstNet to communicate in rural areas, send vital patient information to hospitals, and access the resources to enhance patient care.

Photo of a 3GPP meeting room with people sitting at tables and working on computers, overlaid with gear icons and wireless network terminology: RAN, 5G, V2X, Core, MCdata.
15 May

Tech Talk: March 16-20, 2020 3GPP “E-Plenary” Meetings Recap

This blog post is part of the "Tech Talk" series focused on the FirstNet Authority’s standards development activities to support public safety. This post recaps discussions linked to public safety and other related topics from the 3GPP Plenary meetings that were conducted online March 16-20, 2020. The FirstNet Authority represented public safety interests at the Plenary meetings.

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