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John Joyce talking outside in front of a fire truck during a press event in Huntingdon County, PA.

First responders in Huntingdon County, Pennsylvania are benefiting from FirstNet’s expanded coverage, boosted capacity, and new capabilities. Now with FirstNet infrastructure located near the Shade Gap Volunteer Fire Company, responders are equipped with new tools that access critical information while operating in the field, helping to better serve those who live, work, and visit the surrounding areas.

The silhouette of the State of Virginia revealing a cell tower inside; radiating connectivity illustration

First responders in Virginia are benefiting from FirstNet’s expanding coverage, boosted capacity, and new capabilities. FirstNet’s Band 14 infrastructure is bringing public safety agencies nationwide access to the network’s unique features and functions.

The silhouette of the State of Rhode Island revealing a cell tower inside; radiating connectivity illustration

First responders in Rhode Island are benefiting from FirstNet’s expanding coverage, boosted capacity, and new capabilities. FirstNet’s Band 14 infrastructure is bringing public safety agencies nationwide access to the network’s unique features and functions.

The silhouette of the State of Maine revealing a cell tower inside; radiating connectivity illustration

First responders in Maine are benefiting from FirstNet’s expanding coverage, boosted capacity, and new capabilities. FirstNet’s Band 14 infrastructure is bringing public safety agencies nationwide access to the network’s unique features and functions.

John Stevens receives the Chief Harlin R. McEwen Public Safety Broadband Communications Award from Board Vice Chair Richard Carrizzo

New Hampshire public safety leader John Stevens has been awarded the prestigious Chief Harlin R. McEwen Public Safety Broadband Communications Award (Harlin McEwen Award) for his leadership and commitment to the advancement of broadband communications for public safety personnel.