Lindale Independent School District in Texas uses FirstNet to connect its fleet of school buses in case of emergencies.

The Washington National Guard’s Civil Support Team deployed a FirstNet SatCOLT (satellite cell on light truck) and flying COW (cell on wings) to highlight communications capabilities that can be utilized by public safety during a disaster.

Operating in a remote location of California, Santa Clara County Sheriff Search and Rescue used three FirstNet Flying Cell on Wings (COWs) during a training exercise to support communications. 

First responders in Pennington County, South Dakota, operate in a remote county with unique terrain. With FirstNet bringing new tower infrastructure, deployables, and a reliable network connection, deputies with the Pennington County Sheriff’s Office are able to move data and information quickly and securely.

When mudslides threatened Hawkins County in March 2019, the Tennessee Department of Safety and Homeland Security used a FirstNet deployable to restore communications and stream video back to the Transportation Management Center in Knoxville.

Spartanburg School District 2 became the first school district in the state of South Carolina to join FirstNet. School resource officers, principals, and administrators have FirstNet devices that allow them to communicate with first responders quickly and securely in the event of an emergency.