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Public Safety First

The FirstNet Authority Podcast

The Public Safety First podcast takes a deep dive into public safety communications, highlighting the creative ways responders are using technology to serve their communities. Join FirstNet Authority experts and public safety leaders to hear success stories, best practices, and lessons learned related to broadband in public safety operations.

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The Public Safety First logo, two Parma Fire fire engines parked in front of a station with a brick facade, and the words "FirstNet gives Parma Fire Comms Coordinator connectivity 'anywhere'

Episode 22: FirstNet ‘invaluable’ to Parma (Ohio) Fire Comms Coordinator

The Parma Fire Department in Ohio relies on FirstNet for interoperable communications and greater situational awareness through advanced tools, such as biometric monitors.
Adam Geisler stands by Danae Wilson, the Public Safety First podcast logo, and the words "FirstNet connecting tribal communities"

Episode 21: Bridging communications gaps in Indian Country

In the latest podcast, FirstNet Authority National Tribal Government Liaison Adam Geisler sits down with Danae Wilson, manager of the Department of Technology Services for the Nez Perce Tribe, to discuss broadband in tribal communities today and how FirstNet will benefit Indian Country.

A map of Texas City, Texas overlayed with images from the city, the Public Safety first logo, and the words "Texas City takes a 'whole community' approach to emergency comms

Episode 20: Texas City on FirstNet and School Safety

In the latest episode of the Public Safety First podcast, guest host and First Responder Network Authority, Director of Field Operations (Northcentral Region) Lesia Dickson is joined by officials from Texas City (Tx.) to discuss their “whole of community” approach to emergency communications and the use of FirstNet to enhance school safety efforts. 

PSAC Chair Todd Early and Dave Buchanan talk into a microphone in front of a graphic representation of a soundwave.

Episode 19: PSAC Chair Todd Early on the Future of FirstNet

In this episode, Public Safety Advisory Committee (PSAC) Chair Todd Early shares his thoughts on the future of the network and the critical role public safety will play in shaping the FirstNet Authority’s Roadmap for advancing the network.

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Episode 18: Arlington Co. (VA) Emergency Comms Center’s Dave Mulholland

In this episode of Public Safety First, Dave Mulholland — Administrator for the Arlington Co. (VA) Emergency Communications Center — discusses the evolution of emergency communications in the National Capital Region and shares his experiences with a FirstNet demo at the Marine Corps Marathon.