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Iron County’s first responders got a major boost in their wireless communications thanks to the FirstNet network expansion currently underway by AT&T.

First responders serving the Spirit Lake Tribal communities as well as Benson and Ramsey Counties got a major boost in their wireless communications thanks to the FirstNet network expansion currently underway by AT&T.

Penobscot County first responders got a major boost in their wireless communications thanks to the FirstNet network expansion currently underway by AT&T.

Broadband infrastructure can be sparse and inconsistent across many parts of Indian Country. When the COVID-19 pandemic struck, this lack of infrastructure complicated efforts to provide tribes with critical food supplies and personal protective equipment. FirstNet deployable assets enabled the National Tribal Emergency Management Council to coordinate logistics and deliver millions of pounds of food and resources to tribes across the nation.

Harris County, Texas, has several large COVID-19 testing and vaccination centers to serve the Greater Harris County area. FirstNet-enabled “Go-Kits” are ensuring healthcare providers remain connected and able to quickly deliver tests and vaccines.

With the help of FirstNet-enabled “Go-Kits,” responders in Harris County, Texas, were able to expand mobile testing and vaccination throughout the county. Broadband modems ensured healthcare providers had access to a reliable, uninterrupted internet connection.

Officers with the City of Dallas Police Department are now connected to FirstNet. With connectivity in in-vehicle routers and on department-issued phones, officers have access to tools like push-to-talk and applications that increase situational awareness, helping them better serve their community.

The National Tribal Emergency Management Council (NTEMC) works to help tribes across the country build sustainable emergency management programs. When the pandemic hit, NTEMC began supporting Indian Country by leading logistics to distribute food and personal protective equipment. NTEMC requested FirstNet deployables to support communications in rural areas, allowing the non-profit to carry out operations.

Berkeley County’s first responders got a major boost in their wireless communications thanks to the FirstNet network expansion currently underway by AT&T.    

Texas’ first responders got a major boost in their wireless communications thanks to the FirstNet network expansion currently underway by AT&T.

Paul Patrick, FirstNet Authority Board Member and Division Director for Family Health and Preparedness at the Utah Department of Health, reflects on his career and how FirstNet has advanced capabilities for EMS, including telehealth. He also explains how the Centers for Medicare and Medicaid Services’ Emergency Triage, Treat, and Transport Model is changing the field of emergency medicine. 

First responders in northeastern Minnesota got a major boost in their wireless communications thanks to the FirstNet network expansion currently underway by AT&T.

Lewiston’s first responders got a major boost in their wireless communications thanks to the FirstNet network expansion currently underway by AT&T.

Garden Valley’s first responders got a major boost in their wireless communications thanks to the FirstNet network expansion currently underway by AT&T.

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.

The first quarterly Third Generation Partnership Project (3GPP) Plenary e-meetings of 2021 recently concluded. At the March meetings, the 3GPP momentum continued with more Release 17 progress and a focus on the upcoming June deadline for stage 2 (architecture) work. There were major discussions on the use of the 5G New Radio (NR) sidelink interface to support both user equipment (UE) to network (U2N) relay and UE to UE (U2U) relay.

New Castle County’s first responders are getting a major boost in their wireless communications thanks to the FirstNet network expansion currently underway by AT&T.

Lycoming County’s first responders got another major boost in their wireless communications thanks to the FirstNet® network expansion currently underway by AT&T.

The Cameron Peak Fire was the largest wildland fire in Colorado’s history. Don Patterson, a firefighter and communications expert, deployed to the fire knowing that broadband communications would play a huge role, particularly with the threat of COVID-19. Deployables and other advanced technologies helped everyone communicate — from incident command at the base camp to frontline firefighters.

Oswego County’s first responders got a major boost in their wireless communications thanks to the FirstNet network expansion currently underway by AT&T.