Learn how public safety agencies can get the most out of #FirstNet: https://lnkd.in/g3ucxDcV
About us
The First Responder Network Authority, through an innovative public-private partnership, is developing the first nationwide public safety broadband network. FirstNet provides first responders the advanced technologies they need to save lives and keep their communities safe. FirstNet is a single, interoperable, highly secure wireless broadband communications network for America’s fire, law enforcement, EMS and other public safety personnel. The network helps solve the communications challenges that public safety personnel face in day-to-day operations and emergency response. Learn more at FirstNet.gov. Chartered in 2012, the First Responder Network Authority is an independent authority within the U.S. Department of Commerce. The First Responder Network Authority is an equal opportunity employer and actively seeks a diverse workforce. Employees play a vital role in helping to ensure that first responders, law enforcement, emergency service providers and officials can work together, save lives and protect communities.
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http://www.firstnet.gov
External link for First Responder Network Authority
- Industry
- Telecommunications
- Company size
- 201-500 employees
- Headquarters
- Reston, VA
- Type
- Government Agency
- Founded
- 2012
- Specialties
- public safety, technology, and community
Locations
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12201 Sunrise Valley Dr.
Reston, VA 20192, US
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3122 Sterling Circle
Boulder, Colorado 80301, US
Employees at First Responder Network Authority
Updates
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Who’s ready for #APCO2024? We sure are! If you'll be in Orlando, delve into the world of drones for public safety with First Responder Network Authority’s Travis Hull. Come learn about the impact drones have on emergency communication centers and how #FirstNet helps facilitate information sharing. More at: https://lnkd.in/g5VnWBJU
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High-profile events in Annapolis, the 2017 eclipse in Casper, and six hurricanes in six years in St. Augustine — read how these three cities benefited from citywide FirstNet deployment to connect with response partners: https://lnkd.in/g_3-T3xP
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This year’s winner of the Chief Harlin R. McEwen Public Safety Broadband Communications Award, Assistant Chief Chris Lombard of the Seattle Fire Department, is a vocal advocate for improving public safety communications and information sharing. Hear Chief Harlin McEwen and Asst. Chief Lombard describe this prestigious award.
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ICYMI: The First Responder Network Authority is #hiring! Apply by August 8 to serve as Chief Counsel, providing legal advice regarding the FirstNet Authority's programmatic activities. Details: https://lnkd.in/edHaepNC #Reston #Virginia #GovernmentJobs #ChiefCounsel
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What do mobile command posts, tactical dispatching, training, backup centers, and home offices have in common? They’re all situations where 9-1-1 telecommunicators operate outside the four walls of an emergency communications center. Join us at #APCO2024 to hear from a panel of 9-1-1 leaders on how they're breaking boundaries and using creative tech solutions for remote operations: https://lnkd.in/g5fbpUhC
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Read how Deputy Chief Kevin Bogard and the Grundy County Sheriff’s Office consolidated technology and streamlined operations with #FirstNet: https://lnkd.in/gv3KSpW3
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Sign up for the FirstNet Authority’s newsletters to hear from our experts in the fire service, 9-1-1, EMS, emergency management, and law enforcement. New editions hitting inboxes soon — make sure you get your copy: FirstNet.gov/newsletters
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📢 ATTN Emergency Managers: See how FirstNet Push-to-Talk can help deliver better situational awareness for responders in the field and in the EOC: https://lnkd.in/gHrCiajV
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Looking to learn more about LMR/LTE interoperability? If you'll be at #APCO2024, don’t miss Chris Kindelspire’s session discussing best practices and key learnings for keeping your responders connected. Learn more: https://lnkd.in/gBpHQMZu
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