First Responder Network Authority (FirstNet) is an independent authority within the U.S. Department of Commerce. Authorized by Congress in 2012, its mission is to develop, build and operate the nationwide, broadband network that equips first responders to save lives and protect U.S. communities.
Collaboration of Technologies Now Offers Law Enforcement & First Responders One of the Fastest & Most Reliable Communication Platforms Used in Surveillance & Emergency Situations...
Charles Werner reminds that an embrace of the latest technology by fire service organizations must recognize its vulnerabilities, including in regard to cyber attacks.
Tracey Murdock explains how FirstNet brought broadband to the front lines of Colorado's largest ever wildfire, eliminating the latency of connectivity that was typical of past...
Barry Furey details five problems plaguing our current dispatch system to underscore why we should consider making the switch to a nationalized system.
Mission-Ready Solutions and Capabilities Launch: Motorola Solutions’ MCPTT, Interoperability and Critical Connect Services, Near Real-Time Drone and IoT Video Solution - Mission...
Join W.S. Darley on Feb. 24 for a free virtual roundtable on location-based services for public safety along with a live demo of the new Z-Axis solution from FirstNet.
FirstNet MegaRange, Z-Axis, Compact Rapid Deployables, and LMR Interoperability for Push-To-Talk Solutions Launch to Help Public Safety on their Lifesaving Missions.
Nextivity's Cel-Fi QUATRA RED in-building public safety Emergency Responder Radio Communication System (ERRCS) solution is available for partners in the U.S. market.
The First Responder Network Authority Board has approved more than $200 million for initial network upgrades to set FirstNet on the path to 5G and to expand the dedicated fleet...
A new report finds FirstNet significantly expanded access to innovations in public safety communications with 11,000 agencies and organizations subscribed.
