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June 28, 2024
The FCC mandated that all wireless carriers nationwide adopt location-based routing for 911 calls and RTTs
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February 15, 2018
In large metropolitan areas, public safety relies on the T-Band spectrum to operate radios in day-to-day operations. A requirement to move off this spectrum greatly concerns agencies in these areas. Here’s what you need to know.
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January 25, 2018
Embry-Riddle to provide UAS-related education, training and certification activities.
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January 8, 2018
Closer than ever to a wireless broadband network for first responders.
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January 2, 2018
All 50 states, D.C., and two U.S. territories have officially "opted in" to FirstNet
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December 2017
With the advent of extensive drone usage in commercial and recreational settings, there’s been increased interest in the fire service, which must be ready for UAS potential to meet the modern-day reality of our operations.
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July 25, 2017
The IAFC believes FirstNet will enhance emergency response operations throughout the fire and emergency service for years to come.
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July 17, 2017
The key to a successful and sustainable drone program is to have a supporting infrastructure in place before that first flight.
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June 30, 2017
Finding an individual when they call 911 on their mobile phone from a building that’s on fire and full of smoke is critical to satisfying the intent of the FCC Order and meeting public expectations.
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March 30, 2017
With strong IAFC support, the Department of Commerce and First Responder Network Authority (FirstNet) today announced the selection of AT&T to build the first nationwide wireless broadband network dedicated to America’s first responders.
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March 17, 2017
In 2014, the FCC proposed regulations to improve the ability to find wireless callers to 911 in their horizontal and vertical location. Later, four wireless carriers entered into an agreement to instead provide a “dispatchable location.”
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November 12, 2024
Help raise awareness for the motoring public and implement strategies to promote a culture of safety
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November 5, 2024
Resources to assist fire departments during Lithium-Ion and Energy Storage Systems response
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November 5, 2024
Please use our Legislative Action Center to contact your Representative and ask them to pass the Social Security Fairness Act
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