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 86: At Its Core: The FirstNet Authority Board
Public Safety First, a FirstNet Authority Podcast
14 minutes 24 seconds
11 months ago
Episode 86: At Its Core: The FirstNet Authority Board
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.
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
