SPRINGFIELD, Ore., May 9, 2024 -Today, Emergent, Fire and EMS software provider, announced that it is certified for use on FirstNet, delivering a reliable, highly secure solution to further public safety capabilities and strengthen incident response. The collaboration between FirstNet, Built with AT&T and Emergent builds on a shared mission to support the first responder network with innovative, industry-leading technologies. Working together, Emergent and FirstNet bring a solution to public safety agencies that solves challenges from over the past decade surrounding connectivity and operational efficiency.
“Our team has been hard at work building a solution by and for first responders,” says David Blankinship, Emergent President. “In the face of emergency, public safety must be equipped with the strongest solutions on the market, including robust, perpetual connection. While first responders are busy on the job saving lives, they shouldn’t have to second-guess their trust in software and connectivity. This is one of the many reasons we’re thrilled to see Emergent’s embedded solution with FirstNet come to life.”
FirstNet is designed with and for America’s first responders and the extended public safety community that could be called upon to support them. FirstNet is evolving based on the needs of and feedback from the public safety community, driving purposeful innovation to help them stay mission ready. And by adding Emergent to the FirstNet ecosystem, firefighters and paramedics have more access to the critical information they need — every day and in every emergency.
Emergent joins the FirstNet ecosystem through the FirstNet Embedded IoT Program, which allows organizations to integrate FirstNet into industry-leading FirstNet-eligible devices. This creates a single, end-to-end solution for FirstNet-eligible customers. FirstNet embedded solutions go through an extensive review process to ensure they meet the highest standards for reliability, security, and performance.
“We’re pleased to welcome Emergent as a member of our FirstNet IoT Embedded Program,” said Matt Walsh, assistant vice president, product management and development, FirstNet Program at AT&T. “This allows us to further our mission to deploy, operate, maintain, and enhance the only nationwide wireless platform dedicated to public safety and the extended community that supports emergency response — including fire and EMS.”
Emergent joined FirstNet onsite for FDIC International 2024 April 18 through April 20 at the Indiana Convention Center and Lucas Oil Stadium to meet with fire departments and public safety influencers from around the world to showcase its solution.
FirstNet and the FirstNet logo are registered trademarks and service marks of the First Responder Network Authority. All other marks are the property of their respective owners.
ABOUT EMERGENT
Emergent specializes in fleet management and incident response solutions, offering advanced telemetry integration for fleet vehicles and incorporated data from trucks and equipment. Information feeds into Emergent’s Fleet Management Dashboards in real-time, providing a live overview for performance tracking, checklists, maintenance monitoring, and remote troubleshooting. Emergent’s Fire Tactical Board transforms incident management, connecting calls, units, equipment, and personnel, aiding Incident Commanders with live visualizations, drag-and-drop functionality, and automated incident timelines. Designed with Ops and Fleet in mind, Emergent ensures ease of use and reliability, keeping fleets up, in service, and safer while reducing the reporting time by 50%. Emergent is not just another software provider; we are your partner in safeguarding firefighters and the communities they serve. For more, visit www.emergent.tech.
ABOUT FIRSTNET
FirstNet is the only nationwide, high-speed broadband communications platform dedicated to and purpose-built for America’s first responders and the extended public safety community. Shaped by the vision of Congress and the first responder community following the 9/11 terrorist attacks, FirstNet stands above commercial offerings. It is built with AT&T in public-private partnership with the First Responder Network Authority (FirstNet Authority) — an independent agency within the federal government. With more than 27,500 agencies and organizations — accounting for more than 5.5 million connections nationwide[1] — the FirstNet network is providing public safety with truly dedicated coverage and capacity when they need it, unique benefits like always-on priority and high-quality Band 14 spectrum. These advanced capabilities enable FirstNet to help fire, EMS, law enforcement and more save lives and protect their communities.
[1] As of January 24, 2024, announcement
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