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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![Public Safety First podcast icon, an icon of a finger touching a tablet screen with a photo of a river in Arizona in the back drop and text reading, “Emerging tech means smarter/faster response for Mesa PD” overlay a map of Mesa, Arizona. Public Safety First podcast icon, an icon of a finger touching a tablet screen with a photo of a river in Arizona in the back drop and text reading, “Emerging tech means smarter/faster response for Mesa PD” overlay a map of Mesa, Arizona.](/sites/default/files/styles/max_325x325/public/mesa_890.jpg?itok=qzbTLq9i)
After rolling out FirstNet, the Mesa Police Department in Arizona developed new technology, including a mobile app, to enhance response times for law enforcement officers.
![Chris Denney, Division Chief of the Southern Platte (MO) Fire District, to discuss how firefighters at his agency are using FirstNet to enhance daily operations Chris Denney, Division Chief of the Southern Platte (MO) Fire District, to discuss how firefighters at his agency are using FirstNet to enhance daily operations](/sites/default/files/styles/max_325x325/public/Episode%2024%20Denny_webheader-01.jpg?itok=8MfXpnsK)
Southern Platte Fire District in Missouri uses FirstNet and its push-to-talk capabilities to enhance daily operations.
![The words "The Roadmap Podcast," the Public Safety First podcast logo including a microphone icon, and six icons representing the six Roadmap domains lit like neon signs The words "The Roadmap Podcast," the Public Safety First podcast logo including a microphone icon, and six icons representing the six Roadmap domains lit like neon signs](/sites/default/files/styles/max_325x325/public/podcast_episode-23-roadmap_blog_890x300.jpg?itok=fM29YTTM)
In this episode, host Dave Buchanan sits down with FirstNet Authority Executive Director of Enterprise Strategy Jeremy Zollo to discuss the newly released FirstNet Authority Roadmap and what it means for public safety.
![FirstNet ‘invaluable’ to Parma (Ohio) Fire Comms Coordinator The Public Safety First logo, two Parma Fire fire engines parked in front of a station with a brick facade, and the words "FirstNet gives Parma Fire Comms Coordinator connectivity 'anywhere'](/sites/default/files/styles/max_325x325/public/episode-22_890x300_web.jpg?itok=HJNzTZIy)
The Parma Fire Department in Ohio relies on FirstNet for interoperable communications and greater situational awareness through advanced tools, such as biometric monitors.
![Bridging communications gaps in Indian Country Adam Geisler stands by Danae Wilson, the Public Safety First podcast logo, and the words "FirstNet connecting tribal communities"](/sites/default/files/styles/max_325x325/public/episode-21_890x300_web.jpg?itok=sjkWZgKr)
In the latest podcast, FirstNet Authority National Tribal Government Liaison Adam Geisler sits down with Danae Wilson, manager of the Department of Technology Services for the Nez Perce Tribe, to discuss broadband in tribal communities today and how FirstNet will benefit Indian Country.