FirstNet addresses communications gaps for Knoxville Fire and Rescue
Knoxville Fire and Rescue in Iowa subscribed to the network in order to address existing communications gaps.
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Muleshoe Police Department uses FirstNet to enhance communications and interoperability
The Muleshoe Police Department in Texas uses FirstNet to run duty phones and tablets, enhancing communications and improving interoperability.
Episode 33: Tribal public safety in coastal regions
FirstNet Authority National Tribal Government Liaison Adam Geisler sits down with Crystal Hottowe of the Makah Tribe in northwest Washington to talk about what it means to respond to emergencies in a marine environment, the looming threat of tsunamis, and broadband on tribal lands.
Episode 32: Canton (MA) Fire: FirstNet Provides “Pipeline” for Data and Interagency Comms
FirstNet Authority Senior Public Safety Advisor Gary McCarraher sits down with Chief Charles Doody to discuss the Canton (MA) Fire Department’s migration to FirstNet and how the network provides a pipeline for data and helps fill communications gaps that traditional portable radios cannot.
New cell tower boosts coverage for Red Cliff Band of Lake Superior Chippewa reservation
A cell tower on the Red Cliff Band of Lake Superior Chippewa reservation brings connectivity to a rural area of Wisconsin, protecting locals and the many tourists who visit the area.
Lindale Independent School District uses FirstNet to connect buses
Lindale Independent School District in Texas uses FirstNet to connect its fleet of school buses in case of emergencies.
Episode 31: FirstNet closing communications gaps in rural Virginia
Tabitha Smithers, an emergency aviation flight nurse and Goochland County Fire and EMS volunteer paramedic, uses FirstNet to alleviate communications hurdles in a rural region of Virginia.