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Assistant Chief Chris Lombard
Chief Christopher Lombard was awarded the Chief Harlin R. McEwen Public Safety Broadband Communications Award today for his remarkable leadership and extensive contributions to public safety broadband communications.
Board Chair Chief Richard Carrizzo, seated next to Executive Director Joe Wassel, gestures towards a fellow board member
The FirstNet Authority Board approved a $684 million budget package to fund operations and network enhancements in Fiscal Year 2025 (FY25), including investments to expand coverage and evolve the Nationwide Public Safety Broadband Network.
5x5: The Public Safety Summit logo, NIST PSCR logo, FirstNet Authority logo, 2023 5x5 attendees listen to a keynote
Leading voices in public safety communications will keynote the 5x5: The Public Safety Innovation Summit this summer in Chicago. Summit hosts announced the speakers as part of an agenda that includes over 70 technology demonstrations and more than 40 plenaries and breakout sessions. This year’s 5x5 will take place June 25-27, 2024, at the Fairmont Chicago Millenium Park.
Emergency Management Resource Guide covers in Spanish and English

(RESTON, Va.)- The First Responder Network Authority (FirstNet Authority) announced today its