Public Safety First
The FirstNet Authority Podcast
The Public Safety First podcast takes a deep dive into public safety communications, highlighting the creative ways responders are using technology to serve their communities. Join FirstNet Authority experts and public safety leaders to hear success stories, best practices, and lessons learned related to broadband in public safety operations. Subscribe on iTunes, SoundCloud, and YouTube
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With FirstNet's reliable broadband connection, Derry police officers are always connected and able to extend their LMR footprint.
![Indiana’s approach to LMR-LTE Interoperability Black background with a voice wavelength pattern in blue crossing it Outline map of Indiana in blue with counties depicted Kelly Dignin seated at a table speaking with Lesia Dickson](/sites/default/files/styles/max_325x325/public/Lesia-Dickson-Kelly-Dignin-Indiana-Visuals_blog_890x300_web.jpg?itok=80iGZlv2)
Indiana’s Integrated Public Safety Commission worked to integrate the state’s land mobile radio system with FirstNet to enhance coverage, achieve significant cost savings, and expand capabilities for the state's first responders.
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FirstNet Authority Senior Public Safety Advisor Lori Stone sits down with the Commonwealth of Virginia’s Statewide Interoperability Coordinator Tom Crabbs to discuss FirstNet, how first responders are exploring and adapting cutting-edge technologies, and how the FirstNet Authority is helping public safety agencies nationwide advance operations.
![Episode 27: How Drones Enhance First Responders' Situational Awareness Episode 27: How Drones Enhance First Responders' Situational Awareness](/sites/default/files/styles/max_325x325/public/podcast_episode-27-cook-sloane_blog_890x300_web.jpg?itok=AnkvE2s0)
In the latest installment of the FirstNet Authority Roadmap podcast series, Senior Public Safety Advisor, David Cook is joined by CEO and co-founder of Skyfire Consulting, Matt Sloane,
to discuss how drones are enhancing situational awareness for first responders.
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In the latest podcast, FirstNet Authority National Tribal Government Liaison Adam Geisler sits down with the Inter Tribal Council of Arizona’s Executive Director Maria Dadgar to discuss the jurisdictional and geographical challenges Arizona tribes face and how FirstNet could be the solution needed.