Public Safety First, a FirstNet Authority Podcast

The Amherst Fire Department in Massachusetts is transforming the city’s public safety communications with broadband technology. Chief Lindsay Stromgren details the college town’s journey from traditional radio systems to the advanced functionalities of push-to-talk on FirstNet. Bruce Fitzgerald, Senior Public Safety Advisor, FirstNet Authority Lindsay Stromgren, Fire Chief, Amherst Fire Department, Massachusetts

The FirstNet Authority works with public safety to ensure they have reliable coverage. Learn about the FirstNet solutions that are available to keep responders connected, wherever emergencies happen. Episode 88: At Its Core: FirstNet Coverage Solutions Molly Hahn, Public Affairs Specialist, FirstNet Authority Chuck Murph, Sr. Manager, Response and Event Operations, FirstNet Authority

The FirstNet Authority makes strategic investments to enhance and evolve FirstNet. Learn about this process and how public safety informs investment decisions in this discussion with FirstNet Authority Acting Assistant Executive Director for Innovation and Investment, Brian Hobson. Molly Hahn Public Affairs Specialist, FirstNet Authority Brian Hobson Acting Assistant Executive Director for Innovation and Investment, FirstNet Authority

Public Affairs Specialist Molly Hahn sits down with FirstNet Authority Board Secretary Jennifer Watts to discuss the FirstNet Authority Board at its core. Learn about the Board’s roles and responsibilities, who makes up the Board, and their efforts in support of the Nationwide Public Safety Broadband Network.

The evolution of technology has changed the landscape of search and rescue missions — clearing radio airwaves for essential traffic and mission critical information. Travis Hull, Kate Cummings, Ben Lawrence, and Jason Day explore how broadband solutions have increased operation efficiencies, live at 5x5: The Public Safety Innovation Summit.