Law enforcement agencies in New Hampshire tested their piloting skills with FirstNet-connected drones. By bringing together departments of all sizes and experience, regional agencies exchanged best practices, enhanced operations, and strengthened partnerships.
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In the Commonwealth of the Northern Mariana Islands (CNMI), public safety agencies built a communications system focused on redundancy, on-island assets, and trained local expertise. With a whole-community mindset, CNMI public safety agencies are using tools like FirstNet to help them be self-reliant, especially during the critical first 72 hours after disaster strikes.
The 2026 World Cup will create unprecedented operational demands on the host city communities especially Arlington, Texas and the surrounding area. Emergency Management Administrator for the City of Arlington, Irish Hancock shares his three tips for how to prepare for the world's biggest sporting event.
When the COVID-19 pandemic left emergency communication centers in Kansas short-staffed and training became a challenge, the Kansas State 911 Board launched an Emergency Mobile Dispatch and Training Center (EMDTC) powered by FirstNet. The EMDTC saved valuable time by bringing critical training directly to emergency telecommunicators and is available to augment call center capabilities across the state.
Facing a historic attendance during the 2025-2026 football season, Indiana University’s Intra-Collegiate Emergency Medical Service worked with FirstNet Authority to evaluate responder location mapping, assess coverage, and explore broadband solutions. Through collaborative pre-planning, IC-EMS improved response times, expanded situational awareness, and set the model for elevated patient care at scale.