08/18/16
Get Up to Speed on FirstNet
If you’re looking to get up to speed on the planned build-out of FirstNet, a recent Q&A article from American City and County has you covered. Here are a few key takeaways:
08/09/16
Wireless Communications Capacity is Necessary for Large Events
With current wireless technology, networks quickly get overloaded in large, emergency situations. The same is true for events with large crowds, which is another reason public safety officials are looking forward to FirstNet’s national communications network dedicated for first responders.
08/09/16
Wireless Communications Capacity is Necessary for Large Events
With current wireless technology, networks quickly get overloaded in large, emergency situations. The same is true for events with large crowds, which is another reason public safety officials are looking forward to FirstNet’s national communications network dedicated for first responders.
08/03/16
Why First Responders Need a Priority Network
In 2012, the First Responder Network Authority, known as FirstNet, was created. Since that time, FirstNet has been working toward the deployment of a national communications network dedicated to first responders’ use during public safety and emergency situations. This LTE network will be reliable and secure.
Why do the nation’s fire, EMS, and law enforcement officials need a more reliable and secure communication network? The answer is a short one: to eliminate interruption from situations in which seconds count.
08/03/16
Why First Responders Need a Priority Network
In 2012, the First Responder Network Authority, known as FirstNet, was created. Since that time, FirstNet has been working toward the deployment of a national communications network dedicated to first responders’ use during public safety and emergency situations. This LTE network will be reliable and secure.
Why do the nation’s fire, EMS, and law enforcement officials need a more reliable and secure communication network? The answer is a short one: to eliminate interruption from situations in which seconds count.
07/27/16
Iowa Tests Communications Network for School Emergencies
Iowa Governor Terry Brandstad and Iowa Department of Public Safety Commissioner Roxann Ryan have announced a program that will test a Wi-Fi network dedicated for public safety agencies and emergency responders when responding to incidents at schools.
07/27/16
Iowa Tests Communications Network for School Emergencies
Iowa Governor Terry Brandstad and Iowa Department of Public Safety Commissioner Roxann Ryan have announced a program that will test a Wi-Fi network dedicated for public safety agencies and emergency responders when responding to incidents at schools.
07/22/16
NTIA Releases FirstNet Opt Out Guidelines For States
This week, the National Telecommunications and Information Administration (NTIA) released a version of guidelines for a state to use if it chooses to opt out of FirstNet’s nationwide LTE broadband public safety communications network. While FirstNet is leading the efforts to create the national network for public safety officials, individual states have the option to decline and to construct, operate, and maintain a state-owned radio communication network that works with FirstNet’s system once deployed.
07/22/16
NTIA Releases FirstNet Opt Out Guidelines For States
This week, the National Telecommunications and Information Administration (NTIA) released a version of guidelines for a state to use if it chooses to opt out of FirstNet’s nationwide LTE broadband public safety communications network. While FirstNet is leading the efforts to create the national network for public safety officials, individual states have the option to decline and to construct, operate, and maintain a state-owned radio communication network that works with FirstNet’s system once deployed.
07/08/16
FirstNet’s Band Class 14 Tested in Emergency Scenarios
Public safety professionals in Beavercreek Township, Ohio, recently conducted simulated emergency drills to test FirstNet’s new Band Class 14 network. The testing was part of a week-long training exercise and made possible by collaboration between Greene County and state of Ohio officials.
