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Photo of Edward Parkinson and an image of cellphone tower with the First Responder Network Authority logo

The First Responder Network Authority Board announced today that Edward Parkinson has been named Executive Director of the organization.

“New FirstNet cell site launches in East Carroll Parish, Louisiana,” map of Louisiana counties with East Carroll Parish highlighted, tower installed in East Carroll Parish

First responders in the East Carroll Parish area got a major boost in their wireless communications with the addition of a new, purpose-built cell site. The site – located in Lake Providence – is part of the FirstNet network expansion taking place in Louisiana, which is bringing increased coverage, capacity, and capabilities to first responders across the state.

Ed Parkinson of the FirstNet Authority and New Hampshire Governor Chris Sununu cut a red ribbon at the launch of several FirstNet towers

New Hampshire's first responders got a major boost in their wireless communications with the addition of four new, purpose-built cell sites, as well as more than 100 other network enhancements. The sites are part of the FirstNet network expansion and will bring increased coverage, capacity, and capabilities to first responders across the state.

Three first responder using Internet of Things and connected wearable devices with the CES Government conference 2020 logo

Edward Parkinson delivers remarks at CES Government 2020 to discuss the expanding public safety broadband marketplace and the FirstNet Authority's plans for FirstNet in 2020, including: FirstNet's role promoting innovation in the marketplace and advancing initiatives to identify industry trends and promote global public safety broadband opportunities.

FirstNet Satellite Cell on Wheels, tent with FirstNet banner, and ambulance standing on road in Yamhill County, Oregon

First responders in Yamhill and Washington counties got a major boost in their wireless communications with the launch of a FirstNet cell site. The site – located in rural Yamhill County – is part of the FirstNet network expansion taking place in Oregon, which is bringing purpose-built coverage, capacity, and capabilities to first responders across the state.