California’s 911 Crisis Is a Wake-Up Call for the Nation
by Charles Dowd (Ret.), Former Assistant Chief, NYPD It’s a call no one ever wants to make, but if you dial 911 you need, and have the right to expect,…
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IAFC warns of risk to emergency networks if sunset remains
“FirstNet is the only service that can provide first responders with priority access and ruthless preemption, on its own dedicated network core with governance established by federal statute. “No other…
9/11’s failures led to a first-responder network — which will vanish if Congress doesn’t act
Sept. 11, 2001, was a day of unspeakable tragedy. But amidst the chaos was a group of heroes — firefighters, police officers, paramedics and countless others — who ran toward…
First Responder Communications Remain Vital on the 24th Anniversary of 9/11
The anniversary of September 11, 2001, is always difficult for the millions of Americans who lived in New York and Washington, D.C. and saw the terrorist attacks firsthand, and everyone…
Is There FirstNet Oversight?
Many have complained there isn’t enough. Are they right? You be the judge. There has been considerable talk within NTIA and on the Hill as well as a couple of public safety…
A First Responder’s Experience: Verizon Frontline Fails to Impress
By Chris F. Denney In August 2025, I decided to look for a personal cell phone. So, I decided to give Verizon Wireless a try. I have experience in wireless…
Critical comms for first responders is crucial. Here’s why Congress must act.
In late August 2005, our team at Acadian Ambulance was bracing for the unimaginable. Hurricane Katrina was heading toward Louisiana, and even with decades of disaster response experience, we knew…
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