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First responders in Moore County got a major boost in their wireless communications with the addition of new, purpose-built FirstNet cell sites and other network enhancements.
Oklahoma’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.
Arkansas’ first responders got a major boost in their wireless communications with the addition of new, purpose-built FirstNet cell sites and other network enhancements.
At the December 2020 3GPP Plenary meetings, there was continued momentum with Release 17 and mission critical features, including continued inclusion and clarification of 5G direct mode and broadcast mode communications. Many public safety agencies from across the globe co-signed two contributions authored and led by the FirstNet Authority to emphasize the importance of these features.
First responders in Mitchell 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.
First responders in Transylvania County got a major boost in their wireless communications with the addition of a new, purpose-built FirstNet cell site and other network enhancements.
The National Association of EMS Physicians (NAEMSP) represents over 1,500 paramedics, physicians, nurses, administrators, educators, and researchers. NAEMSP provides educational resources and evidence-based guidance to its members and partners with organizations and federal agencies as an advocate for EMS-related decisions. As a member of the FirstNet Authority’s Public Safety Advisory Committee, NAEMSP provides input on issues that are essential EMS practitioners.
Kansas’ first responders got a major boost in their wireless communications with the addition of new, purpose-built FirstNet cell sites and other network enhancements.
First responders in Page County, Virginia got a major boost in their wireless communications with the addition of new, purpose-built FirstNet cell sites.
City and county managers are represented on the First Responder Network Authority’s (FirstNet Authority) Public Safety Advisory Committee (PSAC) through the International City/County Management Association (ICMA). ICMA is a non-profit organization, founded in 1914, whose mission is to advance local government by supporting excellence in professional management. ICMA provides professional development, training, and research on a wide range of topics, including public safety.
Interstate 90 got a major boost in wireless communications for first responders and travelers thanks to a new, purpose-built FirstNet cell site near Columbus.
Kamiah and McCall’s first responders are getting a major boost in their wireless communication with the addition of a new, purpose-built FirstNet sites.
The City of Las Vegas, Nevada, joined FirstNet to support communications for public safety. Las Vegas is a city focused on innovation, and FirstNet will power innovative technology like Internet of Things devices and smart city solutions.
When heavy rain caused two dams to breach in Midland, Michigan, over 10,000 residents were forced to evacuate their homes. The Midland Fire Department requested statewide assistance, and the Oakland Communications Support Team answered the call. Using a FirstNet deployable and devices, first responders were able to access forms, maps, and other key information as they conducted damage assessment and cleanup.
First responders across Pennsylvania’s Northern Tier and in Clearfield County got a major boost in their wireless communications with the addition of new, purpose-built FirstNet cell sites in the region.
First responders in Carroll, Floyd, Craig, Grayson, Franklin and Washington Counties in Virginia got a major boost in their wireless communications with the addition of new, purpose-built FirstNet cell sites.
Ohio’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 at more than 1,000 existing sites.
West Virginia'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.
The FirstNet Authority’s 9-1-1/emergency communications team is hosting a nationwide webinar, the Emergency Communications Center and FirstNet. This event will help emergency communications center professionals learn more about FirstNet and have the opportunity to share feedback.
Indiana’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 at nearly 700 existing sites.