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.
93 episodes
1 month ago
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 91: At Its Core: Mission Critical Push-to-Talk
Public Safety First, a FirstNet Authority Podcast
15 minutes 58 seconds
2 months ago
Episode 91: At Its Core: Mission Critical Push-to-Talk
Public Affairs Specialist Molly Hahn joins FirstNet Authority Senior Device Engineer Barry Leitch to understand the basics of Mission Critical Push-to-Talk and its capabilities. Learn how this technology enables instant, reliable communication for public safety— helping teams coordinate in real time, stay connected during emergencies, and enhance operational safety.
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
