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Public safety agencies in Whiteville joined FirstNet, providing local first responders with access to a reliable and secure network.
When the town of Brookfield, Connecticut was hit hard by a tremendous storm with wind speeds over 100 miles per hour, most of the area’s communications infrastructure was damaged and overloaded. Thanks to a quick response, first responders were outfitted with 30 FirstNet “ready” devices connected to a deployable SatCOLT (satellite cell on light truck) to support Brookfield.
During this year’s Boston marathon, the First Responder Network Authority (First Responder Authority) team and AT&T were on hand to distribute 80 FirstNet devices to fire, police and incident response teams from the cities of Boston and Brookline. Thirty of these phones were outfitted with SIM cards and connected to the dedicated FirstNet Core.
In Bay, Arkansas, local law enforcement and fire agencies adopted FirstNet so they had a reliable way to communicate with each other. With interoperable communications in place, the city’s police and fire departments were able to expand service beyond the city's six square miles. Today, they serve and protect nearly 3,000 residents living within 18 square miles.
See why the Brazos County Sheriff’s Department chose to sign on with FirstNet and how the agency is using dedicated broadband to improve situational awareness and department efficiencies.
Public safety agencies in Virginia’s capital city of Richmond were among the first in the country to subscribe to FirstNet. After testing, city leaders and public safety officials adopted FirstNet to equip first responders with advanced speed, capacity, and improved interoperability.
For first responders at the 2017 International Balloon Festival, communicating and sharing information became much easier because of FirstNet's priority capabilities. Instead of slow or lost signals that often occur during large events, law enforcement and public safety officials at the festival experienced enhanced coverage, connectivity, and capacity with FirstNet.
Public safety agencies in the City of Casper in Wyoming were among the first in the nation to adopt FirstNet services. The network provided Casper first responders with critical connectivity during the 2017 solar eclipse when the state’s population doubled with tourists.
With hundreds of thousands of visitors coming for events and concerts throughout the year, the Atlantic City Police Department needs a reliable connection to communicate through the crowds. By joining FirstNet, officers have priority and preemption capabilities that help them keep their community safe.