FirstNet
The FirstNet Health and Wellness Coalition leads efforts to enhance first responder mental wellness through comprehensive strategies and policy changes
The faster information can get into the hands of decision makers, the increased potential for a successful outcome
Our co-hosts dissect Editor-in-Chief Kerri Hatt’s recent article on fentanyl exposure based on her conversation with Simon Taxel, NRP, BA, crew chief and public safety diver with the Pittsburgh Bureau of EMS
As part of a $6.3 billion investment, FirstNet will become the exclusive wireless network to offer first responders uninterrupted priority and preemption across the entire AT&T 5G spectrum
Data collected will help assess emergency communications capabilities and needs of federal, state, local, tribal and territorial governments
Crews added more than 2,000 wireless network antennas and additional improvements in and around State Farm Stadium and the Phoenix metro area
The communications platform for first responders went live in 2017 and currently has three million users nationwide
Learn how balanced usability, access and security enable first responders to do their jobs more effectively wherever they are
Mission critical communications networks and Wireless WAN work in concert to enable first responders to make informed decisions and act quickly
FirstNet, warning systems focus of House subcommittee update
A West Virginia county takes a whole-community approach to implementing broadband
100+ portable assets, including communications vehicles and micro SatCOLTs, will be on hand to support first responders during wildfire and hurricane season
The augmented and mixed reality technology company is the maker of X2 MR Glasses, which use AR to provide medical personnel more information on scene
As part of the “ROG the Dog” animal-assisted therapy initiative, 30+ dogs will be stationed across the country to deploy following emergencies
Find out how 5G enables public safety agencies to respond faster with real-time information that keeps first responders and their communities safer
The coalition consists of more than two dozen public safety organizations and aims to address first responders’ physical and mental health needs
Findings from a recent survey show that needs for connectivity are outpacing agencies’ current capabilities as the pandemic accelerates digital transformation
EMS1 talks with Pulsara’s Kris Kaull about the importance of communication, how to improve it with the right technology, and how the role of EMS in the overall healthcare landscape is changing
Responder Corp, RapidSOS, the Orleans Parish Communication District and the Western Fire Chiefs Association were awarded the grant to develop the R2 Network
The “First Responder Fridays” benefit will be streamed on YouTube and broadcast on iHeartRadio stations nationwide for four weeks
The businesses that equip and serve first responders are supporting the national emergency response with new products, free services and donations
The First Responder Network Authority announced Acting Executive Director Edward Parkinson has been selected to lead the organization
FirstNet officials attended individual engagements, workshops and summits with first responders to ensure the roadmap meets responders’ communication needs
The county will start using AT&T wireless phone services and will save $360 a month compared to the Verizon rates the county was paying
Leveraging Gigabit-Class LTE, smart ambulances, telemedicine, automatic vehicle location and telematics are within reach
Speakers from FirstNet Authority and FirstNET at AT&T presented how the national public safety broadband network works, who can use it and four key local agency operational takeaways
The FirstNet communications platform for first responders is being used by more than 7,250 public safety agencies to improve interagency communication
FirstNet connectivity and 4G LTE/5G communications can connect EMS to doctors and hospitals for transport guidance, and to activate stroke, trauma and other specialty teams
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