FDIC International 2023: FirstNet® Allows Attendees to See the Future of First Responder Communications

FirstNet®, Built with AT&T, is excited to bring some of its deployable assets, devices, and solutions to FDIC International 2023 and demo different innovative technologies. From its mission-critical solutions to our assets like the Compact Rapid Deployable (CRD) and Connected Vehicle concept, FDIC International attendees will be able to see the future of first responder communications and learn more about how FirstNet is there for firefighters, EMS, and the rest of the public safety community.

It is also sponsoring the “Central Park” and the Outdoor Wellness Area inside the Fire Station of the Future. FirstNet supports first responders both on and off the frontline. Central Park will be a fun place for attendees to gather, play games and experience demos.

The Wellness Area continues FirstNet’s commitment to be there for first responders and will feature Charley, one of our ROG the Dogs. In 2021, FirstNet introduced “ROG the Dog” animal assisted therapy. This new initiative builds off of the launch of the FirstNet Health & Wellness Coalition and reinforces our commitment to Be There for America’s first responders by supporting the health and well-being of those who serve our communities each and every day.

According to AT&T, the company is looking forward to sharing itsnew FirstNet technology and discussing what the future of response will look like with the network. The present and the future of first responder technology, the company will showcase its IoT solutions, including embedded devices like MSA Lunar and Grid Wide Fire Spy plus Control Center for FirstNet. At the Fire Station of the Future, AT&T is excited to do demos and three sessions in the training room that will educate attendees on the latest technology for public safety.

AT&T states that network connectivity and advanced technology are just a part of the fire station of the future. By focusing on the health and wellness of our firefighters, the company can create a better environment for first responders to work in and better communities. The company is proud to work alongside firefighters both in developing technology that makes their lives easier and in finding opportunities that focus on responder health and wellness.

For more information on FirstNet, visit www.firstnet.com.

For more information on FDIC International, visit www.fdic.com or www.fireapparatusmagazine.com/fdic-international.

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