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Joe Wassel headshot, FirstNet cell tower
The First Responder Network Authority announced that Joseph M. Wassel has been named Executive Director (CEO) of the FirstNet Authority. He joins the FirstNet Authority after serving in senior executive positions at the Department of Defense, where he oversaw global technology and communications systems during his 34-year career.
5x5 logo, a fire chief wearing a life vest on a boat looks down at a FirstNet enabled smartphone
The First Responder Network Authority and the National Institute of Standards and Technology (NIST) announced that registration is open for 5x5: The Public Safety Innovation Summit, to be held June 28-30, 2023, in San Diego, California.
State of Minnesota with counties outlined; a star near Grand Rapids, Minnesota; a cell tower
First responders in Northern Minnesota are getting a major boost in their wireless communications thanks to the FirstNet network expansion currently underway by AT&T.
The silhouette of the State of Washington revealing a cell tower inside; radiating connectivity illustration
First responders in Washington are benefiting from FirstNet’s expanding coverage, boosted capacity, and new capabilities. FirstNet’s Band 14 infrastructure is bringing public safety agencies nationwide access to the network’s unique features and functions.
The silhouette of the State of Delaware revealing a cell tower inside; radiating connectivity illustration
First responders in Delaware are benefiting from FirstNet’s expanding coverage, boosted capacity, and new capabilities. FirstNet’s Band 14 infrastructure is bringing public safety agencies nationwide access to the network’s unique features and functions.