Episode 183: Designing the Present & Future Network: Meeting the Needs of First Responders with Gary McCarraher

Smart Firefighting

A peek inside FirstNet Authority:

Hello Smart Firefighting Community!

Welcome to another episode of covering real world innovations via interviews with fire service and technology industry experts that empower YOU to develop your very own Smart Firefighting strategy!

Thanks for joining our 16 part FRST Challenge Mini Series recorded at the competition! Tracking and situational awareness has long been a problem for first responders. That's why the ⁠⁠FRST Challenge⁠⁠ competition is designed to pinpoint 3D tracking technologies that provide one-meter accuracy for first responders in indoor environments, crucial for enhancing their safety during rescue operations.

The 6 finalist teams competed in localization and ruggedization tests at Muscatatuck Urban Training Center from October 23-27, 2023. Winning teams gain access to funding, business support, and live field testing opportunities to evolve their solutions for real-world application.

In this episode:

• How is FirstNet addressing the critical operational needs of first responders post-deployment?
• What are the challenges and solutions in creating networks tailored for emergency services?
• A look inside FirstNet’s journey and its ongoing mission to support public safety

Get the scoop from Gary McCarraher - one of FirstNet Authority's Senior Public Safety Advisor for the Fire Service.

The FirstNet Authority advances public safety communications tools and innovations. Through a combination of government, commercial, and public safety partnerships, they work to deliver a public safety broadband network and to support an ecosystem of apps, devices, and capabilities that are innovative, reliable, accessible, and secure.

So click play now to hear what he has to share, and stay tuned for the rest of our mini series!

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