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The First Responder Network Authority (FirstNet Authority) oversees the deployment of FirstNet, the nationwide public safety broadband network. The network is designed to provide first responders with the advanced technologies they need to save lives and keep their communities safe. The FirstNet network will help to solve the communications challenges that public safety personnel have faced in res

ponding to local emergencies, as well as large scale emergencies such as the 9/11 terrorist attacks and Hurricane Katrina. Developed through an innovative public-private partnership with AT&T, the FirstNet network is a single, nationwide, interoperable LTE network for fire, law enforcement, EMS and other public safety personnel. Learn how to get involved with FirstNet in your state, visit FirstNet.gov.

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As National Disability Employment Awareness Month comes to a close, hear from the newest FirstNet Authority Board member Sean McDevitt as he talks about his experience refereeing sled hockey and the importance of celebrating Americans with different abilities. #NDEAM

Today is National First Responders Day, when we honor the bravery, dedication, and sacrifices of America’s public safety community. To all the first responders who run toward danger, thank you. We appreciate all you do to ensure the safety of our communities. #FirstRespondersDay #ThankYou

Responders need a safe, easy way to log into all the apps required for a shift. Solutions like FirstNet Single Sign-On provide a secure, single login—one username, one password, in one place, one time. https://firstnet.gov/newsroom/blog/seconds-respond-too-long-sign #CybersecurityAwarenessMonth

In rural Jackman, Maine, residents face challenges in receiving medical care, with the nearest hospital 50-75 miles away. Local paramedics are using telehealth options powered by FirstNet to make emergency services more accessible. Learn more: https://firstnet.gov/newsroom/blog/firstnet-enables-telehealth-inland-island-jackman-maine

More than 26,000 public safety agencies across the country are using #FirstNet to communicate, coordinate, and collaborate. Visit FirstNet.gov/FirstNetinAction to see how responders are using the network to support every day and emergency operations.

Hear from Bruce Fitzgerald, FirstNet Authority Emergency Management expert, as he discusses how Emergency Managers can use FirstNet to enhance communication, streamline response operations, and optimize data analytics in crisis scenarios. More -> https://www.firstnet.gov/newsroom/blog/meet-expert-emergency-management-expert-bruce-fitzgerald-explores-advances-technology #NPM2023

WATCH: For FirstNet Authority Board Member and City of Gulfport - Mayor's Office Mayor Billy Hewes, the ability to communicate must be seamless for public safety. Discover how FirstNet provides confidence for responders in the field during incidents and emergencies: https://www.firstnet.gov/newsroom/blog/firstnet-authority-board-member-mayor-billy-hewes-prioritizes-real-time-communication

FirstNet added 300K+ connections last quarter, totaling 5M+ connections nationwide. This means more responders nationwide have access to FirstNet’s unique benefits like True Priority™, connecting them to the tools they need to help them save lives and protect communities.

St. Augustine, Florida, sits on the coast, below sea level, and is no stranger to hurricanes. This means flooding is inevitable, and all hands are needed on deck to clean up in the aftermath of storms. See how FirstNet supports seamless mutual aid response for public safety across City of St. Augustine - Government: https://firstnet.gov/newsroom/blog/city-wide-communications-enable-coordination-after-hurricanes

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