03/05/15
FirstNet Shows Promise for Needed Change to EMS
The First Responder Network Authority (FirstNet) will let emergency personnel communicate in ways that have previously been inefficient and insufficient. With FirstNet, emergency medical service (EMS) personnel will be able to access and deliver information quickly to save more lives than current connectivity allows.
02/27/15
DHS Looks to Leverage FirstNet
The Department of Homeland Security (DHS) sees the First Responder Network Authority (FirstNet) as a national broadband network for emergencies and public safety to expand mission capabilities across DHS agencies.
Wolf Tomb, chief technology officer at Customs and Broadband Protection, told FWC that FirstNet “could open up communications at the border." That is why DHS Deputy CIO Margie Graves said, "We're invested in FirstNet.”
02/19/15
FirstNet: Smartphone Company Forms Public Safety Advisory Board
Sonim Technologies, one of only two Tier One smartphone OEMs (original equipment manufacturers) based in the United States has played a pivotal role in helping FirstNet get communication solutions to first-responders.
As such, Sonim has formed a Public Safety Advisory Board to ensure that first responders have the best communications devices, applications, services and tools required to get their jobs done quickly and reliably.
02/18/15
FirstNet on Wheels Update
The technology from Mutualink’s media-cohesion solution that was demonstrated will now be deployed in cooperation with FirstNet throughout the state of New Jersey this year to establish a first-responder LTE system comprised entirely of deployable equipment. In November 2014, we brought you a blog post sharing that FirstNet deployed an Enhanced System on Wheels (ESOW) at the 2014 Urban Shield preparedness exercise in Oakland, CA.
02/12/15
Test For FirstNet
In an article from PRNewswire, rugged-performance smartphone maker, Sonim, will deploy FirstNet ready XP7 smartphones to be used at the International Ski Federation's Vail Ski Championships.
02/03/15
FirstNet: What It Looks Like
In an article from The Police Chief, TJ Kennedy, Acting General Manager of the First Responder Network Authority (FirstNet), shares what FirstNet really looks like. Below are a few excerpts from the article.
Background
01/22/15
FirstNet focuses on Iowa SPOC Thomas Lampe
Thomas Lampe, Iowa’s single point of contact (SPOC), describes his time so far with FirstNet in an article from FirstNet.gov.
01/21/15
FirstNet Makes Progress with Stakeholder Meetings
An article from FierceMobile Government explains how the First Responder Network Authority (FirstNet) has been wisely using its $116 million in federal grants to prepare for formal consultations and awareness.
01/20/15
Media Coverage Highlights FirstNet Outreach
On Jan. 13, Connect Iowa delivered a FirstNet presentation in Linn County. Both KCRG ABC 9 and KGAN CBS 2 were in attendance to catch some great interviews and share information on FirstNet with their viewers in Linn County.
01/08/15
FirstNet on Track for First Phase
According to an article from Radio Resource Media Group, the First Responder Network Authority (FirstNet) is on track to complete the first phase of state consultations before the end of its fiscal 2015 year, according to TJ Kennedy, FirstNet deputy director.
