Upcoming FirstNet Events

EMR Emissions has been following the progress of the First Responder Network Authority (FirstNet), directed to build the nationwide Public Safety Broadband network (NPSBN) by the Middle Class Tax Relief and Job Creation Act of 2012, or Public Law 112-96.

We encourage you to stay engaged with this organization's growth as it will impact the entire Public Safety industry with new applications and Interoperability capabilities for agencies nationwide.  Stay tuned for coverage on our blog of the following events, or be proactive and attend them in person.

• FirstNet Summit at the Competitive Carriers Association Global Expo - Wednesday, April 17, 2013, 9:30 AM CST
• This event will be held at the New Orleans Marriott, and can be viewed online via webcast for $25 per view.  For more information visit the RCR Wireless registration and viewing page. 

• FirstNet Board Meeting - Tuesday, April 23, 2013, 9:00 AM EST
• This meeting will be webcast on the NTIA's website, and will be open to the public for attendance.  Board members will meet in the Secretary's Conference Room, Rm 5855, and public attendees will view via video in the Auditorium at the Herbert C. Hoover Building, U.S. Department of Commerce at 14th Street and Constitution Avenue NW, Washington, D.C.

• Public Safety Communications Research (PSCR) Public Safety Broadband Stakeholder Conference - Tuesday-Thursday, June 4-6, 2013
• The conference will provide an opportunity for FirstNet Board members and their technical staff to inform stakeholders about current FirstNet efforts, as well as provide an opportunity for stakeholders to ask questions and provide feedback to FirstNet, PSCR, DHS, NTIA, and all other partners. Register at the PSCR Website.

• FirstNet Board Meeting - Tuesday, June 4, 2013, 8:30 AM MDT 
• This meeting will be held in conjunction with the PSCR Broadband Stakeholder Conference.  This meeting will be webcast on the NTIA's website, and will be open to the public for attendance.  Board members will meet in the Cotton II Room at the Westin Westminster Hotel.  Public attendees will be directed to view via video in the Westminster Ballroom at the Westin Westminster Hotel, 10600 Westminster Boulevard, Westminster, CO.

• FirstNet Board Meeting - Tuesday, August 13, 2013, 9:00 AM EST
• Location TBD

• FirstNet Board Meeting - Tuesday, October 15, 2013, 9:00 AM EST
• Location TBD