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CONFERENCE
 
September 8-10, 2021

MCCA Fall Meeting

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September 9-11, 2021

ASCIA Fall Meeting

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September 9-12, 2021

1st Responder Conferences - Ocean City, MD

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September 11-14, 2021

IACP Annual Conference and Expo

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September 13-16, 2021

MCSA Fall Meeting

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October 18-20, 2021

IAEM-USA Annual Conference & EMEX Exhibit 2021

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CONFERENCE
 
October 22-24, 2021

AT&T 5G Sports Hackathon

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October 25-27, 2021

ACEP Scientific Assembly 2021

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FirstNet, from a vision to America’s public safety network 

In early conversations about public safety needs, first responders asked for key requirements in their network. They wanted a network that allowed them to communicate with each other and other agencies, a network that prioritized their connectivity above commercial networks, and a network that provided the tools they needed to get the job done.

Case studies

Critical solutions for FirstNet customers

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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.

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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.

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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.

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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.

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Southern Indiana sheriff’s department stays connected with FirstNet

How Dubois County personnel leverage the network’s reliable connectivity

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Modern technology and priority connectivity improves Indiana Public Safety response

Full-service police department makes the move to FirstNet.

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News articles

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  • July 23, 2024

    Mitigating impact of negativity bias on first responders

    Being involved in people’s worst days takes a toll on first responders. Law enforcement veteran Stephanie Kiesow writes about steps agencies can take to care for their own.

     

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  • June 18, 2024

    Strengthening connections in responder relationships

    Relationships include conflict from time to time. And first responder relationships come with additional stressors. Colleen Hilton writes about 4 behaviors that can destroy relationships, if left unchecked.

     

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  • June 6, 2024

    Bolstering storm readiness with new maritime, public safety solutions

    Past hurricane seasons remind us of the need for constant innovation. With forecasts predicting an above-average storm season, we're employing new assets and solutions to help public safety respond to any emergency.

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  • April 8, 2024

    Protect your data, accounts and critical systems with Multi-Factor Authentication

    Multi-Factor Authentication (MFA) provides an extra layer of security for your accounts, reducing the likelihood of unauthorized access.

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  • April 8, 2024

    Family support and its long-lasting impact on first responder wellness

    Agencies nationwide are now prioritizing overall wellness throughout first responders' careers. Could families be a key piece in strengthening support systems? 

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  • April 3, 2024

    While all eyes are on the eclipse, ours stay on the network

    As first responders prepare for eclipse watch parties across the country, we’re working to help ensure they have the reliable connectivity they need.

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  • March 13, 2024

    Securing your agency’s devices and sensitive data

    As a public safety IT professional, it is your job to help keep your agency’s network safe. With the increasing number of smartphones, tablets and laptops connecting to your network, how can you ensure these devices and your agency’s sensitive data are secure?

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  • February 20, 2024

    Choosing a VPN? Keep these tips in mind.

    If you've been asked to install a Virtual Private Network (VPN) on your FirstNet® mobile device, you're probably overwhelmed with all the options. A VPN gives your data a security boost.  It adds layers of protection to safeguard your online privacy.

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  • February 13, 2024

    FirstNet Authority, AT&T announce 10-year investment to transform America’s public safety broadband network

    First responder communications stay at the forefront of innovation with 5G upgrades, coverage enhancements, and mission-critical services.

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  • December 17, 2024

    FirstNet: Initial build-out of public safety’s network verified, delivering for America’s first responders

    The journey to this moment has been remarkable — it started with the development of custom FirstNet state plans for all 50 states, the District of Columbia, and the 5 U.S. territories.

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NEWS ARTICLE

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

Newsletter June 2021

June 2021

Communications critical in terrorism exercise.

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Blogs and videos

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Communication Critical in SWAT Situation

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.

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Private Security Supporting First Responders

Private security supporting first responders

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

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Small Town, Cutting Edge Communications

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.

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Del Oro Water, a Wildfire Crisis

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.

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Utilities, supporting first responders

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.

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Bringing responder wellness programs to Ohio responders

Learn how Steven Click, director of first responder wellness for the Ohio Department of Public Safety, Law Enforcement Initiatives program, is helping bring wellness programs to Ohio first responders.

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Chief Trauernicht: “Mission-critical communication is key to everything we do.”

On any given day, we have about 50,000 people here on the University of California, Davis, campus – working, living, learning, and researching.

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UC Davis launches Health 34 initiative to provide compassionate care for the community

UC Davis Fire Department launched an initiative called Health 34 – designed to address what it identified as a gap in treating calls

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Polyvagal Theory and emergency responders: How our nervous system impacts our lives

Polyvagal theory can help responders understand how their nervous systems react to stress and trauma and how to recover and...

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The dispatchers’ perspective – 9-1-1 communicators speak

In the public safety trenches, 9-1-1 call takers and dispatchers are on the front lines – the ones who first hear about our emergencies.

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