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Connecting Wildland Firefighters with FirstNet

When a wildfire broke out near Glenwood, Washington, first responders quickly discovered the remote area had nearly no cell service. Needing to communicate with one another as well as check weather reports and order additional supplies, the incident management team requested a FirstNet deployable asset. Within hours, the firefighters were connected with the situational awareness they needed.

Webinar Preview: Emergency Communications Centers and FirstNet

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.

In rural Pennsylvania, FirstNet plays important role in pandemic response

Brian Schoonmaker was named Chief of Police in Hazleton, Pennsylvania in the midst of the COVID-19 crisis. With FirstNet, Chief Schoonmaker jumped right into developing policies to keep the community and police officers safe during this unprecedented event.

PSAC Profile: National Association of Emergency Medical Technicians

The National Association of Emergency Medical Technicians (NAEMT) is a national association representing all EMS practitioners, including paramedics, EMTs, and other emergency response personnel. As a member of the FirstNet Authority’s Public Safety Advisory Committee, NAEMT provides input on issues that are essential to emergency medical technicians.

Remembering Ray Flynn

The First Responder Network Authority (FirstNet Authority) is saddened to learn of the passing of Assistant Sheriff Raymond Flynn (Ret.) of the Las Vegas Metropolitan Police Department. We extend our thoughts and prayers to Ray’s family and friends.
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FirstNet: Mobile Broadband Network for First Responders Expands Across Pennsylvania’s Northern Tier, and Clearfield County, Advances Public Safety Communications Capabilities

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.

FirstNet: Mobile Broadband Network for First Responders in Carroll, Craig, Floyd, Franklin, Grayson and Washington Counties in Virginia Advances Public Safety Communications Capabilities

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.

Florida Fire Chief Honored for Leadership in Public Safety Communications

Gainesville Fire Rescue’s Chief Jeffrey Lane has been awarded the prestigious Chief Harlin R. McEwen Public Safety Broadband Communications Award for his outstanding leadership and contributions to advancing broadband communications for public safety personnel across the nation.

The FirstNet Network Expands Across Ohio to Advance Public Safety Communications Capabilities

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.

The FirstNet Network Expands Across West Virginia to Advance Public Safety Communications Capabilities

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.

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