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FirstNet Authority Senior Emergency Management Advisor Bruce Fitzgerald spent more than 15 years in public safety and crisis management, responding to major disasters and assisting with recovery and mitigation. At the FirstNet Authority, he works with emergency managers to understand their needs and demonstrate how mobile broadband can support all phases of emergency management.

At over 200,000 acres, the Cameron Peak Fire is the largest wildland fire in Colorado history. As it burned in remote parts of the Rocky Mountains, FirstNet deployables, phones, and hotspots kept firefighters connected to the apps and tools they needed for situational awareness. With this added capability, responders received up-to-the-minute information that aided them in making informed decisions on the ground.

First responders in Waubay and the surrounding area got a major boost in their wireless communications thanks to the FirstNet network expansion currently underway by AT&T. 

After testing Band 14 capabilities at the 2015 World Alpine Ski Championships, public safety agencies in Eagle County, Colorado, began adopting FirstNet. Priority, preemption, coverage, and capacity have benefited first responders in the area while responding to events such as major fires and large concerts.

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

The Baltimore Police Department is the largest public safety agency in Maryland on FirstNet. With department-issued smartphones, laptops, and in-vehicle routers and modems connected to the network, officers have reliable access to the tools they need. And in-building solutions ensure that coverage reaches officers throughout all police facilities.

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

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

The Central Virginia Healthcare Coalition (CVHC) is one of six coalitions in the Commonwealth of Virginia and helps its membership plan, train, and respond to incidents and events in the region. FirstNet is supporting communications for CVHC during emergencies, in its response to COVID-19, and in preparation for large events and protests. 

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

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

As broadband becomes more prevalent in public safety communications, the FirstNet Authority offers the After Action Review (AAR) program — a free service available to any FirstNet subscribing agency to capture best practices and lessons learned related to event planning, logistics, operations, and technology use. The AAR program has made a positive impact on communications usage at events such as the New York International Air Show.

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

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

The FirstNet Inject Catalog is a comprehensive searchable tool designed to help emergency planners integrate broadband capabilities into discussion-based (tabletop) and operational (functional and full-scale) exercises. Organizers of the 2019 Central State Communications Exercise, held in Quapaw, Oklahoma, used the Inject Catalog to demonstrate how broadband technologies could enhance operational communications throughout the central states’ region.

First responders got a major boost in their wireless communications with the addition of a new, purpose-built FirstNet cell site near Hysham, Montana.

The FirstNet Authority team offers advance planning and preparation support to FirstNet users. We work closely with public safety agencies to understand the event, identify first responders’ needs and desired capabilities for that day, and work with our network partner, AT&T, to identify what broadband solutions and coverage are needed to successfully support the event. 

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

As a smaller agency, officers with the Ironton Police Department in Ohio rely on communicating with one another to serve their community. The police department is using FirstNet to remain connected as they respond to the opioid crisis in the city. FirstNet supports other agencies in Ironton, as well, providing a common operating picture for city services.

First responders got a major boost in their wireless communications with the addition of a new, purpose-built FirstNet cell site near Fort Benton, Montana.