Emergency Management
Episode 55: FirstNet Helps Wyoming Responders Prepare for Fires, Floods, and Blizzards
Teton County is a rural county in northwest Wyoming. Situated in the Teton Range, the county experiences weather hazards including fires, floods, and wintery conditions, as well as earthquakes, landslides, and avalanches. Teton County first responders rely on FirstNet’s hardened network to stay connected in the most remote parts of the county and during tourist season when cell networks grow congested.
FirstNet Brings Advanced Communications to First Responders in Franklin County, Kansas
With FirstNet, first responders with the Franklin County Emergency Medical Services and Emergency Management in Kansas have access to reliable communications and coverage. The network allows responders to run computer-aided dispatch and transmit EKGs to the hospital, saving valuable time and enhancing patient care.
Meet the Emergency Management SME: Bruce Fitzgerald
FirstNet Authority Emergency Management Subject Matter Expert Bruce Fitzgerald talks about his 15 years in public safety and crisis management, valuable FirstNet tools for emergency managers, and the importance of communications during disaster response.