Leading a whole of government approach to digital connectivity
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KEYNOTE: Building the FirstNet house to provide first responders with the best PSBN experience, enabling them to protect the nation, and the future
Building the FirstNet house, Joe Wassel, the Executive Director of FirstNet will discuss how the organization is aligned for the Nationwide Public Safety Broadband Network, focused on understanding needs and delivering on promises for public safety, their requirements of today and ensuring the network is continually evolving to meet their needs of tomorrow.
Read moreEnvisioning Public Safety Incidents with Next Generation Broadband Technology
Reliable and efficient public safety communication impacts all of us – it is essential that first responders have access to advanced broadband technology in a way that meets their specific operational requirements so they can more effectively carry out their mission to save lives and property. The Public Safety Communications Research (PSCR) Division is the primary […]
Read moreThe Connected Firefighter – Critical communications capability for the 21st-century firefighter
For decades, voice communications have been considered as the ‘critical communications’ required for effective operations in Fire and Rescue NSW (FRNSW). With the increasing demands for data, perceptions and expectations towards critical communications are changing. FRNSW has embarked on an extensive Connected Firefighter program of works—to uplift and enhance critical communications across the organisation to […]
Read moreThe power and potential of mobile networks and 5G in natural disasters and emergency situations
Beyond the role of mobile telecommunications in keeping Australians connected and enabling industries to be more productive and efficient, it also plays a vital role in enabling information to be shared between emergency agencies and with the community during natural disasters, and supporting emergency services. In this presentation, Louise will go into detail on Australia’s […]
Read moreSituational awareness tools for managing emergencies in the field
Emergency situations require access to key situational awareness information to make effective decisions. This access has been a challenge for field users, so there is a heavy reliance on informed resources like dispatch operations. Likewise, information exists across multiple platforms and systems. This session will discuss the different tools that are available to public safety […]
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