Track: Public Safety Operations
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FirstNet Planning for the 2024 Democratic National Convention
Join us for a panel discussion about the last year's worth of planning for the 2024 Democratic National Convention right here in Chicago, Illinois. Panelists will discuss the overall planning process, the FirstNet Authority’s Network Experience Engagement Program, how AT&T FirstNet uses the information gained from pre-planning, and the expected solutions that will be provided […]
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FirstNet in the Pacific: Communities Solving Unique Challenges Collectively
The isolation of Hawaii and the Pacific territories requires original communications solutions. Come listen as panelists from Hawaii, Guam, Northern Marianas Islands, and American Samoa discuss the challenges facing their island communities. Normal systems, whether they are based on LMR or LTE technologies, can go down. Come learn how public safety agencies in Honolulu, Hawaii […]
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Federal Event and Incident Response
Come explore how the Federal Emergency Management Agency (FEMA) resources and uses FirstNet during all-hazards responses. FEMA’s mission is to enable interoperable communications to ensure coordination and collaboration among federal, state, tribal, territorial, and local governments, as well as the private sector and non-governmental organizations. Attendees will learn from FEMA’s experiences with communications resiliency and […]
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Facing Incidents/Disasters with FirstNet: Preparedness, Response and Recovery
How do you use FirstNet in event, incident, and disaster preparedness, response, and recovery? Our panel will talk about their experiences and share lessons learned on how they operationalized FirstNet in disasters. Preparedness plans are key to successful incident and disaster response operations. The FirstNet Authority provides pre-planning engagements to help public safety prepare for […]
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Using FirstNet COAMs and Agency-Driven Solutions to Improve Communications
Join us for a conversation with two Virginia jurisdictions who enhanced their FirstNet communications with Customer-Owned and Maintained (COAM) deployables and agency-driven solutions. Engage with the City of Chesapeake, Virginia’s Department of Information Technology who developed a comprehensive checklist for its FirstNet Compact Rapid Deployables (CRD), helping the agency stay ready to provide optimal functionality […]
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FirstNet in Indian Country: Innovation, Collaboration and Practical Application
Join us for a panel discussion that explores the benefits and opportunities of integrating the FirstNet network into Indian Country public safety operations. This session will bring together tribal public safety and emergency management leaders and federal partners to discuss how they implemented FirstNet. They will also explore FirstNet’s role in enhancing communication within tribal […]
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Bridging the Distance Divide: Using FirstNet to Bring Care to Rural Communities
The Emergency Medical Services community has much to offer rural America where healthcare options are dwindling. Staffing shortages, travel distances, and budget constraints are closing doors of much-needed rural health services. The remote area of Jackman, Maine, was experiencing such constraints, especially on nights and weekends when the local health clinic was closed. Through an […]
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FirstNet in Kansas
Kansas, an early adopter of Next Generation 9-1-1 and FirstNet, has upgraded its emergency communication infrastructure by transitioning to a digital framework and leveraging public safety broadband. This session explores the Kansas 9-1-1 Coordinating Council’s innovative initiatives, using FirstNet as a failover for statewide redundancy, a mobile command vehicle used statewide for training and dispatching, […]
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5x5 Interact! A Public Safety Scavenger Hunt Deep Dive
Get hands-on experience using public safety solutions in this interactive session. During the scavenger hunt phase, participants will use situational awareness applications and complete clue-based challenges. Come explore the functionalities and capabilities of the solutions so YOU get firsthand insight into their potential application in public safety operations. Following the scavenger hunt, participants will convene […]
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Clearing the Air: The Digital Evolution of Search and Rescue
Historically, Search and Rescue (SAR) missions have been managed with basic tools: paper maps, compass, and ground searchers communicating over radios to report status. Today, mission managers and ground teams use a number of advanced tools for planning and deployment. This helps them take advantage of broadband technologies — like location information, mapping, and drone […]
CHICAGO
June 25-27
FirstNet Authority Social
NIST PSCR Social
