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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![Texas City's “whole of community” approach to emergency communications and use of FirstNet to enhance school safety efforts A map of Texas City, Texas overlayed with images from the city, the Public Safety first logo, and the words "Texas City takes a 'whole community' approach to emergency comms](/sites/default/files/styles/max_325x325/public/episode-20_890x300_web.jpg?itok=5EnwPM6T)
In the latest episode of the Public Safety First podcast, guest host and First Responder Network Authority, Director of Field Operations (Northcentral Region) Lesia Dickson is joined by officials from Texas City (Tx.) to discuss their “whole of community” approach to emergency communications and the use of FirstNet to enhance school safety efforts.
![PSAC Chair Todd Early and Dave Buchanan PSAC Chair Todd Early and Dave Buchanan talk into a microphone in front of a graphic representation of a soundwave.](/sites/default/files/styles/max_325x325/public/episode-19_890x300_web.jpg?itok=146eYrQL)
In this episode, Public Safety Advisory Committee (PSAC) Chair Todd Early shares his thoughts on the future of the network and the critical role public safety will play in shaping the FirstNet Authority’s Roadmap for advancing the network.
![Dave Buchanan and Dave Mulholland Dave Buchanan and Dave Mulholland speak sitting at a table](/sites/default/files/styles/max_325x325/public/episode-18_890x300_web.jpg?itok=AyQt0zXs)
In this episode of Public Safety First, Dave Mulholland — Administrator for the Arlington Co. (VA) Emergency Communications Center — discusses the evolution of emergency communications in the National Capital Region and shares his experiences with a FirstNet demo at the Marine Corps Marathon.
![Senior Public Safety Advisor Bill Schrier Senior Public Safety Advisor Bill Schrier holds a cell phone](/sites/default/files/styles/max_325x325/public/episode-17_890x300_web.jpg?itok=MSHqdOry)
Senior Public Safety Advisor Bill Schrier highlights emerging technologies that can benefit first responders and transform public safety services.
![San Bernardino County’s Assistant Fire Chief Dan Munsey San Bernardino County’s Assistant Fire Chief Dan Munsey](/sites/default/files/styles/max_325x325/public/episode-16_890x300_web.jpg?itok=Rg6XjCdE)
San Bernardino County’s Assistant Fire Chief Dan Munsey reflects on emerging technologies, such as drones and wearables, and how they will transform fire service operations in the years to come.