Connecting Communities through Strong Mobile Networks Improves Services and Safety
The First Responder Network Authority recently participated in the Smart Cities workshop in Las Vegas, hosted by US Ignite on May 30.
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Jul
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Jul
Tech Talk: La Jolla, CA, 3GPP Plenary Meetings Recap
This blog post is part of the "Tech Talk" series focused on the FirstNet Authority’s standards development activities to suppo
![“When we tried the new technology that came out of FirstNet and applied it to [the Volvo Ocean Race], tracking public safety entities in the venue was great for situational awareness,” said Tom Guthlein, Operations Section Chief for the Rhode Island Emergency Management Agency.](https://www.firstnet.gov/sites/default/files/field/image/RI-blog.jpg)
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Jun
Smooth Sailing for FirstNet at Volvo Ocean Race
When the town of Newport, Rhode Island hosted the 2018 Volvo Ocean Race, it was the only North American stopover out of 12 cities on six continents during this around-the-world sailing event.
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Jun
From hurricanes to tropical storms, Emergency Managers are at the center of community preparedness
Emergency managers are at the center of community preparedness and response should an emergency or disaster strike.
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Jun
FirstNet Has Arrived: What EMS Professionals Need to Know about Public Safety’s Broadband Network
This blog is a repost from April 2018 issue of Jo
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Jun
FirstNet Responds After Strong Storms Hit Western Connecticut
When the town of Brookfield, Connecticut was hit hard by a tremendous storm with wind speeds over 100 miles per hour, most of the area’s communications infrastructure was damaged and overloaded.
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Jun
FirstNet Chair Sue Swenson Delivers Keynote at the 2018 PSCR Public Safety Broadband Stakeholder Meeting
Remarks by Sue Swenson, FirstNet Chair
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May
Meet the Expert: FirstNet EMS Senior Advisor Brent Williams Discusses the Evolution in EMS and Technology
When Brent Williams, Senior Emergency Medical Services (EMS) Advisor for the First Responder Network Authority (FirstNet Authority) enrolled in an emergency medical technician (EMT) class in the late 1970s, advances in EMS were
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May
FirstNet Will Offer Law Enforcement a Reliable Connection and New Tools to Support Officer Wellness and Safety
This blog is a repost from the May 2018 issue of IACP’s Police Chief Magazine.
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May
Meet the expert: Law Enforcement advisor brings more than 30+ years of police experience to Public Safety Advocacy team
Harry Markley joined the First Responder Network Authority as law enforcement senior advisor after more than 30 years with the Phoenix Police Department.