Technology
Berkeley County’s first responders got a major boost in their wireless communications thanks to the FirstNet network expansion currently underway by AT&T.
Texas’ first responders got a major boost in their wireless communications thanks to the FirstNet network expansion currently underway by AT&T.
Paul Patrick, FirstNet Authority Board Member and Division Director for Family Health and Preparedness at the Utah Department of Health, reflects on his career and how FirstNet has advanced capabilities for EMS, including telehealth. He also explains how the Centers for Medicare and Medicaid Services’ Emergency Triage, Treat, and Transport Model is changing the field of emergency medicine.
First responders in northeastern Minnesota got a major boost in their wireless communications thanks to the FirstNet network expansion currently underway by AT&T.
The Milford Police Department in Delaware uses hundreds of gigabytes of data each month, uploading dash and body-worn camera footage and using ticket and reporting software provided by the state. FirstNet’s reliable, dedicated connection and priority and preemption features ensure officers can communicate, share data, and stay connected to data capabilities in the field.
The first quarterly Third Generation Partnership Project (3GPP) Plenary e-meetings of 2021 recently concluded. At the March meetings, the 3GPP momentum continued with more Release 17 progress and a focus on the upcoming June deadline for stage 2 (architecture) work. There were major discussions on the use of the 5G New Radio (NR) sidelink interface to support both user equipment (UE) to network (U2N) relay and UE to UE (U2U) relay.
New Castle County’s first responders are getting a major boost in their wireless communications thanks to the FirstNet network expansion currently underway by AT&T.
Lycoming County’s first responders got another major boost in their wireless communications thanks to the FirstNet® network expansion currently underway by AT&T.
FirstNet Authority Senior Fire Services Advisor Gary McCarraher spent more than 45 years in fire and EMS, serving as fire chief of three departments. At the FirstNet Authority, he works with fire services personnel to understand the needs of firefighters and how FirstNet can provide greater situational awareness when responding to wildfires and urban fires.
Oswego County’s first responders got a major boost in their wireless communications thanks to the FirstNet network expansion currently underway by AT&T.
FirstNet Authority Senior Emergency Management Advisor Bruce Fitzgerald spent more than 15 years in public safety and crisis management, responding to major disasters and assisting with recovery and mitigation. At the FirstNet Authority, he works with emergency managers to understand their needs and demonstrate how mobile broadband can support all phases of emergency management.
First responders in Waubay and the surrounding area got a major boost in their wireless communications thanks to the FirstNet network expansion currently underway by AT&T.
After testing Band 14 capabilities at the 2015 World Alpine Ski Championships, public safety agencies in Eagle County, Colorado, began adopting FirstNet. Priority, preemption, coverage, and capacity have benefited first responders in the area while responding to events such as major fires and large concerts.
Onondaga County’s first responders got a major boost in their wireless communications thanks to the FirstNet network expansion currently underway by AT&T.
The Baltimore Police Department is the largest public safety agency in Maryland on FirstNet. With department-issued smartphones, laptops, and in-vehicle routers and modems connected to the network, officers have reliable access to the tools they need. And in-building solutions ensure that coverage reaches officers throughout all police facilities.
Broome County’s first responders got a major boost in their wireless communications thanks to the FirstNet network expansion currently underway by AT&T.
Conway’s first responders got a major boost in their wireless communications thanks to the FirstNet network expansion currently underway by AT&T.
Public safety K9s can be trained for a wide range of services, from search and rescue to bomb and drug detection. These dogs work across urban, rural, wilderness, and disaster settings, and can sometimes end up a mile away from their handler. As technology advances, handlers are exploring ways technology – such as trackers and live-streaming cameras – can enhance K9 operations, keep dogs and handlers safe, and improve situational awareness and mission success.