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A police officer using a tablet stands in front of a fire truck, police car and ambulance.

The FirstNet Authority released a statement in support of the National Fraternal Order of Police (FOP) and AT&T’s alliance to educate members on FirstNet, the nationwide public safety broadband network.

County map of North Dakota with Slope, McClean and Stark counties highlighted, FirstNet tower near a field

North Dakota’s first responders got a major boost in their wireless communications with the addition of four new, purpose-built cell sites. The sites – two located in Slope County and one each in McLean and Stark County – are part of the FirstNet network expansion taking place in North Dakota, which is bringing increased coverage, capacity, and capabilities to first responders across the state.

Photo of Edward Parkinson and an image of cellphone tower with the First Responder Network Authority logo

The First Responder Network Authority Board announced today that Edward Parkinson has been named Executive Director of the organization.

“New FirstNet cell site launches in East Carroll Parish, Louisiana,” map of Louisiana counties with East Carroll Parish highlighted, tower installed in East Carroll Parish

First responders in the East Carroll Parish area got a major boost in their wireless communications with the addition of a new, purpose-built cell site. The site – located in Lake Providence – is part of the FirstNet network expansion taking place in Louisiana, which is bringing increased coverage, capacity, and capabilities to first responders across the state.

Ed Parkinson of the FirstNet Authority and New Hampshire Governor Chris Sununu cut a red ribbon at the launch of several FirstNet towers

New Hampshire's first responders got a major boost in their wireless communications with the addition of four new, purpose-built cell sites, as well as more than 100 other network enhancements. The sites are part of the FirstNet network expansion and will bring increased coverage, capacity, and capabilities to first responders across the state.