Emergency managers’ real-world experiences with FirstNet

When an eight-year-old boy went missing in Michigan's sprawling Porcupine Mountains, an extensive search and rescue operation was initiated. Darian Reed, President of Superior Search and Rescue, shared that broadband and data service support from FirstNet was pivotal in successfully and safely recovering the child.

Macon Bibb County, Georgia is redefining they way it prepares for disasters and major events each day. Spencer Hawkins, Emergency Management Director for the Macon-Bibb County government discusses the county’s plans for facing all types of issues including hurricanes, tornadoes, flooding, and other major weather events. The Emergency Management team also works tirelessly to ensure all stakeholders in the area work on integrated communications when they approach disasters including local law enforcement, fire, emergency medical services, and secondary users like public works.

Five things every emergency manager should know about FirstNet

The Maryland Emergency Management Association promotes and supports an all-hazards approach to Emergency Management in the State of Maryland.

Region V FirstNet Authority Emergency Management Roundtable

Join IAEM Region 1 and the FirstNet Authority for a half day seminar and "quasi tabletop" on September 12 at University of New England (UNE) in Biddeford, Maine.

Please direct any questions to IAEM Region 1 President, Taylor Frizzell, at IAEM.R1@iaem.com. Additional information will be provided via email prior to the session. 

Virtual EOCs benefit from FirstNet features

In Charles County, Maryland, the school district has adopted FirstNet’s secure and dependable network to ensure communication during emergency and day-to-day situations. The school district has also integrated the use of drones into their school security plans, enhancing situational awareness for responders so they can more efficiently respond to emergencies.