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County emergency teams revising radio plans (IL)

EDWARDSVILLE — Local first responders have formed a committee to look at radio operability issues, according to Madison County Emergency Management Director Tony Falconio. At the Madison County Board’s Public Safety Committee meeting on Monday, Falconio noted issues...

Staffing shortages continue at Durham 911 call center (NC)

DURHAM, N.C. (WNCN) — A first responder raised concerns about staffing at the Durham 911 call center and CBS 17 continues to investigate. The city, which runs the center, said the staffing shortage is due to a COVID-19 outbreak. But CBS 17 is learning there’s...

Faulty Equipment to Blame for 911 Issue in Minnesota

ST. PAUL —The Minnesota Department of Public Safety Emergency Communication Networks division (DPS-ECN) is learning more about the incident that affected 911 service for residents in eight southeastern Minnesota counties on Monday, Jan. 11. People in Dodge, Freeborn,...

Public Safety Advocate: Looking Back and Ahead

This second 2021 Advocate is the last before the swearing in of the new administration. This week, we look back at the Nashville Bombing and why there…
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Kentucky State Police to hire dozens of telecommunicators

OUISVILLE, Ky. (WAVE) - Kentucky State Police (KSP) is seeking to train and hire 34 full-time and part-time Telecommunicator positions. Jobs are open at 13 post locations across the commonwealth. KSP Telecommunicators handle dispatch duties for Kentucky State...

9-1-1 outage impacts 8 Minnesota counties

ROCHESTER, Minn. - 9-1-1 service is now restored after and 8-county outage that lasted hours. According to Minnesota Emergency Communication Networks, the 9-1-1 outage affected residents in Olmsted, Dodge, Freeborn, Mower, Rice, Steele, Wabasha, and Winona counties....

Faulty equipment to blame for 911 issue in Minnesota

The Minnesota Department of Public Safety Emergency Communication Networks division is learning more about the incident that affected 911 service for residents in eight southeastern Minnesota counties on Monday. People in Dodge, Freeborn, Mower, Olmsted, Rice, Steele,...

DPS Announces New Communications Chief (TX)

AUSTIN – Today, the Texas Department of Public Safety (DPS) announced Travis Considine as the Assistant Chief of the Media and Communications Office. Considine’s hiring was approved at the December Texas Public Safety Commission meeting. He is stationed at DPS’ Austin...

First Responder Wellness and the Networks That Protect Us |

by Nursekeith | Jan 8, 2021
On episode 303 of The Nurse Keith Show, Keith interviews Dr. Anna Fitch Courie, the Director of Responder Wellness for AT&T FirstNet. Wireless infrastructure for emergency response and the wellness of our first responders is a top priority, and Dr. Courie explains it all.
By building out the wireless infrastructure used by our heroic first responders, AT&T FirstNet keeps our country safe and our first responder community connected and responsive. Meanwhile, those first responders deserve to have their struggles and challenges recognized and addressed, and that’s where Dr. Courie plays such a crucial role.
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New Survey: First Responders Overwhelmingly Support Reauthorization of FirstNet

A new bipartisan national survey commissioned by the Public Safety Broadband Technology Association finds near- unanimous support among first responders for reauthorizing the First Responder Network Authority (FirstNet Authority)– the agency overseeing America’s dedicated public safety broadband network.

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FirstNet and the 4.9 GHz Spectrum

This episode dives into the critical evolution of public safety communications, focusing on the recent FCC decision to establish a nationwide Band Manager framework for the 4.9 GHz spectrum, and discuss the evolution and deployment of the FirstNet System. Host Chris Tubbs interviews Chief Jeff Johnson, a leader in public safety technology and the development of FirstNet. Together, they explore the history, governance, and transformative potential of FirstNet and the 4.9 GHz spectrum in enhancing public safety operations with emerging technologies like AI, 5G, and augmented reality. The discussion emphasizes the importance of protecting and optimizing public safety spectrum, the lessons learned from past advocacy efforts, and a call to action for public safety leaders to remain engaged in ensuring the spectrum’s effective use and governance.


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