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FirstNet: Transforming the Future of Emergency Communications

FirstNet in Our Schools

Tuesday, August 6, 2024

1:30 PM – 2:30 PM

Location: Orange County Convention Center, W203 B-C

CEU: 1

Main Presenter(s)

Gerald Risner

Senior Public Safety Advisor
First Responder Network Authority, Tennessee

Co-Presenter(s)

Jason Stoddard

Director of School Safety and Security
Charles County Public Schools (MD)
Jason Helman

Telecom Network Administrator
University of Tennessee

Ensuring reliable and effective communication among schools and emergency services is just one of the many ways FirstNet is dedicated to public safety. This session explores various broadband technologies currently used by several school systems and will focus on collaborative efforts and incident preparedness facilitated by direct connections to emergency communications centers.

Learning Objectives:

Discover the types of broadband technologies that are being used by school districts
Learn about the benefits of direct connections to the ECC
Learn how connectivity can expand coverage, indoor and outdoor coverage, and precise indoor location and GPS coordinates