Hosted by Dave Buchanan, Executive Director of the First Responder Network Authority’s Advocacy Team, the podcast features first responders, industry leaders, experts in the field, and others in the public safety technology ecosystem.
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In October of 2024, the North Carolina 911 Board deployed the FirstNet Wireless Redundant Solution to a public safety answering point (PSAP) whose infrastructure was obliterated by Hurricane Helene. The PSAP received and processed 911 calls for one month using FirstNet connectivity. Renee Gordon, Pokey Harris, Tom Rogers, and Josh Briggs share best practices and lessons learned from rolling out this solution across North Carolina, live at 5x5: The Public Safety Innovation Summit.
Renee Gordon, FirstNet Authority Acting Board Chair
Pokey Harris, Executive Director, North Carolina 911 Board
Tom Rogers, Network Engineer and Program Manager, North Carolina 911 Board
Josh Briggs, North Carolina Next Generation 911 Program Manager, AT&T Consulting
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In October of 2024, the North Carolina 911 Board deployed the FirstNet Wireless Redundant Solution to a public safety answering point (PSAP) whose infrastructure was obliterated by Hurricane Helene. The PSAP received and processed 911 calls for one month using FirstNet connectivity. Renee Gordon, Pokey Harris, Tom Rogers, and Josh Briggs share best practices and lessons learned from rolling out this solution across North Carolina, live at 5x5: The Public Safety Innovation Summit.
Renee Gordon, FirstNet Authority Acting Board Chair
Pokey Harris, Executive Director, North Carolina 911 Board
Tom Rogers, Network Engineer and Program Manager, North Carolina 911 Board
Josh Briggs, North Carolina Next Generation 911 Program Manager, AT&T Consulting
Episode 81: Voices From The Field National Preparedness Month 2024
Public Safety First, a FirstNet Authority Podcast
10 minutes 58 seconds
1 year ago
Episode 81: Voices From The Field National Preparedness Month 2024
National Preparedness Month helps communities prepare for when disaster strikes. It also provides an opportunity to celebrate the work of emergency managers (EMs) and the role they play in disaster preparedness, response, and mitigation.
In recognition of the month, Trevin Hunter of Louisville Metro Emergency Services in Kentucky talks about his work as an EM and shares his support for the emergency management community.
Public Safety First, a FirstNet Authority Podcast
In October of 2024, the North Carolina 911 Board deployed the FirstNet Wireless Redundant Solution to a public safety answering point (PSAP) whose infrastructure was obliterated by Hurricane Helene. The PSAP received and processed 911 calls for one month using FirstNet connectivity. Renee Gordon, Pokey Harris, Tom Rogers, and Josh Briggs share best practices and lessons learned from rolling out this solution across North Carolina, live at 5x5: The Public Safety Innovation Summit.
Renee Gordon, FirstNet Authority Acting Board Chair
Pokey Harris, Executive Director, North Carolina 911 Board
Tom Rogers, Network Engineer and Program Manager, North Carolina 911 Board
Josh Briggs, North Carolina Next Generation 911 Program Manager, AT&T Consulting
