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2023 HIMSS - GBS Events - Chicago, IL

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April 20, 2023

2023 1st Responder Conferences - Ventura, CA

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April 26, 2023

JEMS CON 2023 - Indianapolis, IN

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April 27, 2023

FDIC International 2023 - Indianapolis, IN

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What first responders are saying

Fulfilling big needs in rural Kansas county

Since joining FirstNet, Ford County has enjoyed increased savings and productivity and higher officer visibility –especially when responding to car accidents.

OEC: Staying connected to support public safety

OEC works hand in hand with public safety personnel –such as fire, EMS and law enforcement –to help keep the community safe.

Service and reliability critical in Stephenson County switch to FirstNet

Stephenson County Sheriff’s Office and county Emergency Management Agency needed reliable communication –especially in rural areas.

Fresno County agencies rely on FirstNet for interoperability

With such disparate terrain, the ability for county and city officials to communicate with each other –and with other agencies –is critical.

Southern Indiana Sheriff’s Department Stays Connected with FirstNet

How Dubois County Personnel Leverage the Network’s Reliable Connectivity

Modern Technology and Priority Connectivity Improves Indiana Public Safety Response

Full-Service Police Department Makes the Move to FirstNet.

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How women stay physically fit, meet the challenges of careers in public safety

The expectation of public safety has grown to incorporate not only public safety services, but EMS, technical rescue, HazMat, psychologic crisis response and much more.

February 27, 2023

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Guideposts for Lighthouse’s mission to help first responders thrive

When it comes to first responder health and wellness, the importance of providing resources to support those who protect us every day is clear.

February 8, 2023

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Tennessee first in the nation to integrate FirstNet with AT&T ESInet for 9-1-1 call centers statewide

For Tennessee 9-1-1 call centers, migrating to AT&T ESInet means greater capacity to support elevated call volumes...

January 20, 2023

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Setting goals and staying motivated to meet the challenges that arise

We all set goals in some way. We know what we want to accomplish or we identify aspects of a plan that details how we navigate from start to ultimate outcome.

January 2, 2023

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Keeping yourself healthy throughout the holidays

A goal without a plan is just a wish. It is important to take action steps to ensure a safe and enjoyable holiday.

December 7, 2022

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November 2022

FirstNet: Connecting your teams for disaster response

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October 2022

FirstNet: Keeping you connected with mission-critical technology, services

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Helping first responder agencies keep their sites, data and other assets secure

We format our cybersecurity training so that first responder agencies can incorporate it into their own training regimen.

October 18, 2022

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Keeping Puerto Rico first responders connected for Hurricane Fiona

While severe damage in Puerto Rico will take time to repair, public safety has dedicated, on-island mobile cell sites and unparalleled support from the FirstNet team at AT&T.

October 5, 2022

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9-1-1 Telecommunications: It’s more than just taking a stressful call

“Only about 40% of calls are true life-threatening emergencies”, says Mark Spross, director, METCOM 911 in Oregon.

October 7, 2022

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Transforming first responder communications in Alaska with FirstNet

“University Fire Department strives to be the gold standard of student-based fire departments,” said Forrest Kuiper, Fire Chief at University Fire Department.

October 7, 2022

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When wildfires spark, FirstNet wildfire response team is ready

“FirstNet is designed to be second-to-none in any emergency,” said Bryan Green, Region 10 Section Chief…

October 7, 2022

Expanding the FirstNet fleet to serve public safety

June 28, 2021

100+ portable assets – including new communications vehicles and micro SatCOLTs – support first responders during 2021 wildfire and hurricane seasons.

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Newsletter June 2021

June 2021

Communications critical in terrorism exercise.

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From the Blog

A firefighter's mental well-being is critical to their ability to perform on a long career

The fire service is one of those professions where you are able to make a difference in people's lives – to take really bad situations when people may be suffering and make them better.

Compass: Prioritizing first responder wellness in the City of Huntington

First responders put their lives on the line daily to protect their communities. But the job takes a toll on their physical and mental health.

Compass: The compounding effect of trauma in the fire service

Compass is like having a small maintenance dose of medicine. But also having a panic button at the same time. If things get bad, I can hit this panic button.

“From a safety perspective, I would characterize FirstNet as a game changer.”

Loudoun water needed reliable connectivity to maintain critical infrastructure.

GMR Life: Supporting emergency responders and changing mental health stigma in EMS

We try to focus on the incredible intrinsic benefits that come with a career in service to others and help people find joy in the work they do.

FirstNet plays a vital role in GMR response “whether that incident is large or small”

GMR operates across the country and employs close to 39,000 employees. Those employees are on the frontlines everyday…

Videos

Communication Critical in SWAT Situation

When a SWAT situation occurred in Anderson, Indiana, police used a FirstNet Ready™ device in an innovative way to work toward a peaceful resolution. Hear what they did.

Private Security Supporting First Responders

Hear what one security company has to say about its use of FirstNet.

Small Town, Cutting Edge Communications

With more than 11,000 residents living in 3.4 square miles, Leon Valley, TX, is a small town. Watch to learn how FirstNet brought the town up to date with its communications.

Del Oro Water, a Wildfire Crisis

Del Oro uses internet in many forms, from cellular phones to data collecting devices, to SCADA, which allows for field automation with pumps, tanks allowing them to control those assets in the field without physically being on site.

Helping Utilities Support First Responders

With SCADA, California Water is able to keep their field staff safe. In a catastrophic event ,they can remote control various assets in the field to deliver the water to the locations that need to have the water.