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Understanding FirstNet: A Groundbreaking Network for Public Safety

FirstNet represents a revolutionary approach to public safety communication, acting as a nationwide wireless data network designed specifically for first responders. Unlike commercial networks, FirstNet offers unique features including priority access, pre-emption abilities, and dedicated spectrum for emergency services. While a phased implementation is underway, full deployment may take years. Not intended to replace Land Mobile Radio (LMR) systems in the near term, FirstNet will serve as an additional network choice for public safety entities, facilitating improved data interchange and connectivity.

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Understanding FirstNet: A Groundbreaking Network for Public Safety

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  1. FirstNet Planning Grant March 7, 2013 ND 9-1-1 Assn. Travis Durick 12/6/2012

  2. What is FirstNet?

  3. Nationwide wireless data network for public safety • Think “4G” for public safety • Provides additional features commercial networks don’t • Priority + Pre-emption • Dedicated spectrum • Additional roaming options

  4. Just beginning to take shape • Likely to be a phased implementation • Unlikely to see true FirstNet for a few years • Not replacing LMR near term • Lot’s of hurdles • Long term, that may be the direction

  5. FirstNet will basically be an additional “carrier” that public safety entities could choose to use Nobody is required to use the network Business model + pricing is yet to be determined

  6. FirstNet will likely be a separate network • FirstNet = Mobile (responders) • ESInet = Fixed (PSAP + Dispatch) • Will be connected to state level ESInets • Data will be able to be passed between the two networks

  7. SLIGP?

  8. Direct engagement • 53 counties • 4 Tribal nations • Secondary users • Single point of contact needed • Not required to be an LTE expert • Need someone who knows “everyone” in their Public Safety community

  9. State & Local Implementation Grant Program – SLIGP • Governance & needs assessment • Education & outreach • Asset identification • Carrier network assessment • Technology utilization survey

  10. Carrier Assessment – May/June • Distribute phones for signal / speed data • Run regular routes and hot spots • Give NTIA data on what is currently not working

  11. City/County Kickoff Meetings – Aug/Sept. • Organize public safety leaders • Provide Q&A • Start gathering info on each counties emergency plans

  12. Technology Utilization Survey – Aug-Oct • In depth view of who is/isn’t using tech • Used to feed the demand of FirstNet • Also useful for other grant applications

  13. Asset Identification – Q1 2014 • Identify all tower structures in each county • Environmental considerations • MOA Development • Encourage facility / asset sharing

  14. Education and Outreach • Presentations coordinated with committee meetings • Provide project updates • Introductions to applications • Ideas?

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