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January 11, 2022
IAFC members are encouraged to start reviewing the application materials on the FEMA FP&S website.
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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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June 20, 2017
Fire chiefs should talk to their elected officials about the importance of having a nationwide public safety interoperable broadband network.
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June 9, 2017
IAFC hazmat project specialist checks out new app.
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May 17, 2017
IAFC members should be contacting their FirstNet State Points of Contact (SPOC) to get up-to-date information about their specific state plans.
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April 7, 2017
What fire departments need to know about rolling out Unmanned Arial Systems (UAS).
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March 30, 2017
Now that the FirstNet contract has been awarded what’s next for FirstNet?
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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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January 2017
In 2016, we took many important steps forward in our efforts to deploy a nationwide public-safety broadband network. We look forward to this work paying dividends in 2017, as we move into implementation mode.
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December 2016
When I speak to the fire and emergency service about FirstNet, some may not recognize it solely by name. But when I talk about the promise of a broadband network, they certainly recognize the need for it.
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May 22, 2023
Seeking a minimum of two (2) independent contractors to serve as Spanish-speaking Hazmat Safety Instructors
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May 22, 2023
The IAFC will celebrate 150th anniversary at a press conference on Tuesday, May 23, 2023, at 3:30 PM ET
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May 20, 2023