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Antrim’s first responders got a major boost in their wireless communications thanks to the FirstNet network expansion currently underway by AT&T.

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Albany County’s first responders got a major boost in their wireless communications thanks to the FirstNet network expansion currently underway by AT&T.

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Millinocket’s first responders got a major boost in their wireless communications thanks to the FirstNet network expansion currently underway by AT&T.  

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Danbury’s first responders got a major boost in their wireless communications thanks to the FirstNet network expansion currently underway by AT&T.

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First responders got a major boost in their wireless communications with the addition of a new, purpose-built FirstNet cell site near Hysham, Montana.

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Tennessee first responders got a major boost in their wireless communications thanks to the FirstNet network expansion currently underway by AT&T. 

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First responders got a major boost in their wireless communications with the addition of a new, purpose-built FirstNet cell site near Fort Benton, Montana.  

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First responders got a major boost in their wireless communications with the addition of a new, purpose-built FirstNet cell site near Craters of the Moon National Monument. 

Podcast

Nine years after the passage of the legislation that created FirstNet, retired Police Chief Harlin McEwen reflects on the evolution of FirstNet and how the network is benefiting first responders today.  Harlin also talks about the future of FirstNet and how new technologies, such as high-powered user equipment and Z-axis features, are “game changers” for public safety.  

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Hunterdon County’s first responders got a major boost in their wireless communications thanks to the FirstNet network expansion currently underway by AT&T.

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First responders got a major boost in their wireless communications with the addition of a new, purpose-built FirstNet cell site near Ziegler Mountain, south of Idaho Falls.  

Blog

Every year, the FirstNet Authority provides a report to Congress outlining the activities, operations, financial condition, and accomplishments from the previous fiscal year. Tom Shull, FirstNet Authority Director of Legislative Affairs, provides an overview of the FirstNet Authority’s Annual Report to Congress for Fiscal Year 2020.

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Minnesota’s first responders got a major boost in their wireless communications with the addition of new, purpose-built FirstNet cell sites and other network enhancements.

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Emergency Medical Services (EMS) providers respond to life-threatening emergencies, serve as part of the community healthcare team, and help safeguard communities nationwide. The National Association of State EMS Officials (NASEMSO) is a nationwide organization that develops EMS policy, acts as a voice for the EMS community, and provides information and research on EMS-related issues. As a member of the FirstNet Authority’s Public Safety Advisory Committee, NASEMSO provides feedback on issues that are important to state EMS officials.  

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Leonard S. Weiss, MD, FACEP, FAEMS talks about the importance of having public safety give guidance to the FirstNet Authority. Dr. Weiss is the liaison for NAEMSP on the FirstNet Authority's Public Safety Advisory Committee (PSAC). Learn more at FirstNet.gov/PSAC and at FirstNet.gov/EMS.

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New Mexico’s first responders got a major boost in their wireless communications with the addition of new, purpose-built FirstNet cell sites and other network enhancements.

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First responders in Maryland got another major boost in their wireless communications with the addition of new, purpose-built FirstNet cell sites.

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Arizona’s first responders got a major boost in their wireless communications with the addition of new, purpose-built FirstNet cell sites and other network enhancements.

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The Association of Public Works Association (APWA) released its Top Five Trending Technologies of 2021 survey and report announcing promising technologies that best support public works agencies. APWA reached out to the FirstNet Authority to discuss small cell/5G technologies’ growing impact on FirstNet’s vision to expand and enhance coverage into communities located in urban, rural, or other hard to reach areas. 

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First responders in Currituck County, North Carolina got a major boost in their wireless communications with the addition of a new, purpose-built FirstNet cell site and other network enhancements.