Public Safety Broadband Technology Association | Tim | Activity https://thepsbta.org/members/tfrancis/activity/ Activity feed for Tim. Thu, 02 Apr 2026 17:07:46 -0700 https://buddypress.org/?v=2.21.0 en-US 30 hourly 2 2c7dbe0e506b5d13dd63f0e261124dff Tim posted a new post. https://thepsbta.org/?p=56791 Tue, 24 Mar 2026 19:31:06 -0700
FOP Call to Action: Critical Officer Safety Issue, Pass a Clean FirstNet Reauthorization 

Tomorrow, the House Energy and Commerce Committee will hold a markup on H.R. 7386, the “First Responder Network Authority Reauthorization Act,” which would reauthorize the First Responder Network Authority…

]]> d95f10dfffd85fc6a2a0e3f5d02e130a Tim posted a new post. https://thepsbta.org/?p=56787 Fri, 20 Mar 2026 19:03:11 -0700
Inside the Vision Summit: Shaping What’s Next

The Public Safety Broadband Technology Association (PSBTA) team is busy planning another outstanding Vision Summit and is pleased to announce registration is officially open.
Set for September 14–16, 2026, at…

]]> 37fc759af0530b8aa54c81f4dd4c1cd8 Tim posted a new event. https://thepsbta.org/?post_type=tribe_events&p=56776 Tue, 10 Mar 2026 20:25:06 -0700
FirstNet Authority Combined Board and Board Committees Meeting, March 2026

The FirstNet Authority Board will convene an open public meeting of the Board and Board Committees.

]]> 0 877a4f34550bc9bb8209931f814afa26 Tim posted a new event. https://thepsbta.org/?post_type=tribe_events&p=56641 Thu, 19 Feb 2026 19:21:47 -0800
FirstNet Goes to Washington - Lunch and Learn

Join us for a timely Congressional Lunch and Learn focused on the critical role of FirstNet and advanced communications technology in public safety during natural disasters. Hosted by the Public Safety…

]]> 0 41260779f373c5bf22b9ecb864cac913 Tim posted a new post. https://thepsbta.org/?p=56622 Mon, 16 Feb 2026 17:57:21 -0800
Podcast: Catching Wildfire - Episode 6: Revolutionizing Evacuation Management with Genasys

Genasys is transforming public safety by providing a zone-based, end-to-end communication platform that delivers precise, actionable evacuation instructions to residents in under five minutes.

From…

]]> 73983d591693b864a5a8fc226644d409 Tim posted a new event. https://thepsbta.org/?post_type=tribe_events&p=56526 Fri, 06 Feb 2026 20:07:42 -0800 0 cb60a986558429b8b8069934ccf1f3ae Tim posted a new event. https://thepsbta.org/?post_type=tribe_events&p=56464 Fri, 16 Jan 2026 23:47:44 -0800
FirstNet Goes to Washington - Lunch and Learn

Join us for a timely Congressional Lunch and Learn focused on the critical role of FirstNet and advanced communications technology in public safety. Hosted by the Public Safety Broadband Technology…

]]> 0 5e214ccbc28bfd5ae8515c330b27e46a Tim posted a new event. https://thepsbta.org/?post_type=tribe_events&p=56273 Thu, 01 Jan 2026 00:16:17 -0800
Massachusetts (Mass.) Communications & Interoperability Summit

Massachusetts (Mass.) Communications & Interoperability Summit
January 22, 2026 @ 9:00 A.M – 4:00 P.M.
MSP Forensic Science Learning Center, 124 Acton Street, Maynard, MA.

Continental Breakfast at 8:30…

]]> 0 ed3cf3fb4c0662d049ca1c5ea012ac25 Tim posted a new post. https://thepsbta.org/?p=56268 Mon, 22 Dec 2025 19:52:33 -0800
Public Safety Broadband Technology Association Applauds FirstNet Authority’s Network Expansion

The Public Safety Broadband Technology Association (PSBTA) welcomes the announcement by the First Responder Network Authority to expand FirstNet through the deployment of more than 135 new purpose-built cell…

]]> 81d8aab2ee6fe3bc1681863daf6dc42e Tim posted a new post. https://thepsbta.org/?p=56258 Fri, 12 Dec 2025 21:00:21 -0800
2025 Vision Summit Brought Together the FirstNet Community

The 2025 Vision Summit, the premier annual event for FirstNet end users, brought together first responders, government agencies, and industry leaders at the Westin Indianapolis Downtown Hotel & Conference…

]]> 2bde74d6afb8bc3d02d8900c379f9ee9 Tim posted a new post. https://thepsbta.org/?p=56249 Thu, 11 Dec 2025 19:30:39 -0800
When Communications are Critical, Marketing Won’t Save You

Every member of the public safety community who’s ever stood in the chaos of an incident knows this truth: communications are our lifeline. We can have the best training and equipment in the world, but if…

]]> 0f4e67aa076041a3bce6ef03f511ad1f Tim posted a new post. https://thepsbta.org/?p=56233 Mon, 08 Dec 2025 22:09:59 -0800 December 10, 2025 Combined Board and Board Committees Meeting

Date: Wednesday, December 10, 2025
Time: 8:30 AM -to- 9:30 AM EST
Location: Raleigh, North Carolina

]]> 494dc0170bd8a8094d3a9823fa6aee3f Tim posted a new event. https://thepsbta.org/?post_type=tribe_events&p=56174 Fri, 14 Nov 2025 21:21:54 -0800 FirstNet Goes to Washington - Lunch and Learn

The Public Safety Broadband Technology Association (PSBTA) is proud to host the FirstNet Goes to Washington: Lunch and Learn series, a set of congressional briefings that highlight the transformative impact…

]]> 0 b414e4aee37e15b04ebf471fd11fa608 Tim posted a new post. https://thepsbta.org/?p=56148 Tue, 11 Nov 2025 18:36:57 -0800 September 17, 2025 Combined Board and Board Committees Meeting

Date: Wednesday, September 17, 2025
Time: 10:30 AM -to- 11:30 AM EST
Location: Reston, Virginia

]]> 45d77be2d2124debdf541632cbe9a866 Tim posted a new post. https://thepsbta.org/?p=56146 Tue, 11 Nov 2025 18:33:14 -0800 June 2, 2025 Combined Board and Board Committees Meeting

Date: Monday, June 02, 2025
Time: 9:30 AM -to- 10:30 AM PST
Location: Bellevue, Washington

]]> c9cf417ee3b02f02aebd5da8e33fd1c3 Tim posted a new post. https://thepsbta.org/?p=56062 Wed, 15 Oct 2025 19:25:23 -0700
Podcast: Catching Wildfire Episode 2

Welcome back to Catching Wildfire! On this episode, Chief Jeff Johnson and Chief Kim Zagaris speak with David Blankinship, President of Emergent. David shares how his background has contributed to the…

]]> f54d4fc8bc8111bc1e2d29df57ba0534 Tim posted a new post. https://thepsbta.org/?p=55944 Wed, 30 Jul 2025 21:01:40 -0700
New Technology and Advancements in Fire Communication

Discover how FirstNet’s innovations are transforming fire communication, enhancing safety and coordination for US firefighters.

]]> fdfd66b6af38da110ef1ebd00029f040 Tim posted a new post. https://thepsbta.org/?p=55936 Fri, 25 Jul 2025 17:43:20 -0700
Public Safety Professionals Advocate for FirstNet Reauthorization in 2027

Born from the communications issues that were experienced by public safety teams during the 9/11 attacks, FirstNet is the single dedicated network for America’s first responders and the extended public safety…

]]> c7f17c4034904c069203e975cd4af4d2 Tim posted a new post. https://thepsbta.org/?p=55923 Wed, 23 Jul 2025 23:26:22 -0700
PSBTA and PSSA Congratulate Arielle Roth on Her Confirmation as Assistant Secretary of Commerce for Communications and Information, and Administrator of the NTIA

On behalf of the Public Safety Broadband Technology Association (PSBTA) and the Public Safety Spectrum Alliance (PSSA), we would like to congratulate Arielle Roth on her confirmation as assistant secretary…

]]> b3b546302361f3929f03ef3a23e709f1 Tim posted a new post. https://thepsbta.org/?p=55819 Thu, 19 Jun 2025 00:39:53 -0700
PSBTA & PSSA Congratulate  Olivia Trusty on Her Confirmation as a New Commissioner to the Federal Communications Commission (FCC)

On behalf of the Public Safety Broadband Technology Association (PSBTA) and the Public Safety Spectrum Alliance (PSSA), we would like to congratulate Olivia Trusty on her confirmation as a new Commissioner to…

]]> 3325d706a95c37ac1ffd86fae3d6c73d Tim posted a new post. https://thepsbta.org/?p=55568 Wed, 23 Apr 2025 16:54:42 -0700
The FirstNet Authority Announces Leadership Changes

On behalf of the Public Safety Spectrum Alliance, (PSSA) we thank retiring CEO Joe Wassel for his leadership during a significant phase in FirstNet’s evolution and expansion. Under his guidance, FirstNet…

]]> f5f1247880f24b9e6379a10f50c94b9b Tim posted a new post. https://thepsbta.org/?p=55457 Thu, 27 Mar 2025 22:11:30 -0700
Public-Safety and Government Groups Express Support for Congress to Reauthorize the FirstNet

Working toward reauthorization, the FirstNet Authority received a strong response from public safety and government groups supporting its reauthorization. Established by Congress in 2021, the FirstNet Authority…

]]> 8320d67a726e2eaa4b58492d551711aa Tim posted a new post. https://thepsbta.org/?p=55450 Wed, 26 Mar 2025 21:37:00 -0700
FirstNet Reauthorization Petition - Sign Today!

Read the letters of support and use your voice today! Sign the petition to support the reauthorization of the FirstNet Authority

]]> 40dcbabecc36206aad101e88c8939412 Tim posted a new post. https://thepsbta.org/?p=55378 Wed, 19 Mar 2025 21:13:57 -0700
Support FirstNet Reauthorization!

Read the letters of support and use your voice today! Sign the petition to support the reauthorization of the FirstNet Authority

]]> 9705613c89c6bc208c468a3fca616414 Tim posted a new post. https://thepsbta.org/?p=55284 Mon, 03 Mar 2025 23:46:30 -0800
Support the reauthorization of the FirstNet Authority to preserve public safety’s network

In 2009, the leadership of the major public safety organizations came together for the first time ever to ask Congress for dedicated spectrum and funds to build out and maintain the first-ever dedicated…

]]> c10a5e0cae5bdb604d00ad9b1e679786 Tim posted a new post. https://thepsbta.org/?p=55191 Wed, 26 Feb 2025 17:30:44 -0800
What does FirstNet Authority Reauthorization mean?

During the recent webinar Optimizing AI & FirstNet for public safety, Michael Barnbeck, Deputy Executive Director of the Public Safety Broadband Technology Association (PSBTA), provided…

]]> 143346dd932fe15f06a7ba7b97e9a2bb Tim posted a new post. https://thepsbta.org/?p=54761 Mon, 27 Jan 2025 21:45:16 -0800
Delivering on the Promise: Deploying the Nationwide Public Safety Broadband Network

We are pleased to report to Congress that Fiscal Year (FY) 2023 was one of achievement and continued progress for the First Responder Network Authority (FirstNet Authority).

]]> e38b0aa1fab9b22ca7dd262287b57bfc Tim posted a new post. https://thepsbta.org/?p=54746 Mon, 27 Jan 2025 21:23:08 -0800
First Responder Network Authority Roadmap

The First Responder Network Authority (FirstNet Authority) Roadmap is our guide to the future of FirstNet, the nationwide public safety broadband network.

]]> 088b775dca86d68aa825a1c908e4f11d Tim posted a new post. https://thepsbta.org/?p=54497 Mon, 16 Dec 2024 23:25:56 -0800
Podcast: FirstNet and the 4.9 GHz Spectrum.

This episode dives into the critical evolution of public safety communications, focusing on the recent FCC decision to establish a nationwide Band Manager framework for the 4.9 GHz spectrum, and discuss…

]]> f1d27af8460a96b26f67475d3c9b2b8d Tim posted a new post. https://thepsbta.org/?p=54475 Mon, 16 Dec 2024 23:11:55 -0800
Public Safety Thanks the FCC for Protecting 4.9 GHz

FCC Chairwoman Rosenworcel and her fellow commissioners led a bipartisan ruling that protects public safety spectrum. “The PSSA and the thousands of first responders who have supported the process are grateful…

]]> f888fd0e1e350a7d9b6beb26b6056528 Tim posted a new post. https://thepsbta.org/?p=54385 Wed, 23 Oct 2024 00:52:35 -0700
The Public Safety Spectrum Alliance commends the FCC on its decision today to approve new FCC rules contained in WP Docket No. 07-100

The Public Safety Spectrum Alliance (PSSA), a coalition of the Public Safety Broadband Technology Association (PSBTA), commends the Federal Communications Commission (FCC) on its decision today to approve new…

]]> a544c5078c2c59de4f875aa722002388 Tim posted a new post. https://thepsbta.org/?p=54360 Wed, 09 Oct 2024 18:03:32 -0700
FirstNet Helping Innovative DC Fire & EMS Do More for Patients

By James Careless For the past six years, the Washington DC Fire & EMS Department (DC Fire & EMS) has enhanced their emergency medical services…

]]> a35ebc07b20dca737dc11383f96788f3 Tim posted a new post. https://thepsbta.org/?p=54309 Thu, 12 Sep 2024 19:32:41 -0700 June 24, 2024 Combined Board and Board Committees Meeting.

Date: Tuesday, June 24, 2025

]]> 55fb24d4523b29ae4886fdb939f4bd3b Tim posted a new post. https://thepsbta.org/?p=54292 Thu, 12 Sep 2024 19:06:58 -0700 August 21, 2024 Combined Board and Board Committees Meeting

Date: Wednesday, August 21, 2024

]]> 4e34c933818985a2e41a2893ef5564eb Tim posted a new post. https://thepsbta.org/?p=54105 Tue, 20 Aug 2024 16:31:23 -0700
Public Safety Broadband Technology Association (PSBTA) and the Public Safety Spectrum Alliance (PSSA) Host Webinar for all Statewide Interoperability Coordinators (SWICs) to Discuss the 4.9 GHz Spectrum

The Public Safety Broadband Technology Association (PSBTA) stands ready to help the U.S. Department of Veterans Affairs (VA) improve real-time communications with its own law enforcement agency and…

]]> 3d18ea4baff0f84e941956bcd416cc23 Tim posted a new post. https://thepsbta.org/?p=53918 Fri, 12 Jul 2024 19:43:21 -0700
Missouri Valley IAFC Division Partners with PSBTA
]]> cce62a3e6c47226b85f28b27ae2dd04d Tim posted a new post. https://thepsbta.org/?p=53701 Fri, 17 May 2024 21:17:02 -0700
PSBTA Offers Communications Support to VAPolice to Improve Patient, Staff Safety

The Public Safety Broadband Technology Association (PSBTA) stands ready to help the U.S. Department of Veterans Affairs (VA) improve real-time communications with its own law enforcement agency and…

]]> 2da0ecf6a66b9753134c9bccb3447982 Tim posted a new post. https://thepsbta.org/?p=53147 Thu, 21 Dec 2023 21:05:43 -0800
Missouri Valley Division Alert: Important Information for Immediate Dissemination

We must advocate for the continuity of public safety operations by protecting the 4.9 GHz spectrum from potential commercial or non-public safety use.

]]> 05e87310bec59d21d1413eba41a72750 Tim posted a new post. https://thepsbta.org/?p=52987 Thu, 28 Sep 2023 00:43:45 -0700
SBC’s Foley: In-Building Coverage Problems Getting Worse

Being able to get signals in and out of buildings is a top priority for first responders. This is why the Public Safety Broadband Technology Association’s Vision FirstNet Users Summit (PSBTA, Vision 2023)…

]]> 9223a66286360a1c22262c3f1d09286b Tim posted a new post. https://thepsbta.org/?p=52978 Tue, 26 Sep 2023 23:33:57 -0700
IAFC President Chief Butler at Vision 2023: “Interoperability Matters”

Fairfax County Fire Chief and IAFC President John Butler had one clear, unequivocal message for Vision 2023 attendees on September, 26, 2023: “Interoperability matters.”

]]> 19e868c9a91e2c8dad0765bcbec66292 Tim posted a new post. https://thepsbta.org/?p=52969 Tue, 26 Sep 2023 23:30:18 -0700
Fire Marshal Jim McKay has Great Expectations for Vision 2023

It’s his first time here, and he has great expectations for what he’ll get out of the experience. These phrases sum up the perspective of First Marshal Jim McKay of the Monarch Fire Protection District…

]]> d3447144a8cc12817fb1ecba753625d3 Tim posted a new post. https://thepsbta.org/?p=52953 Tue, 26 Sep 2023 17:44:19 -0700
Parkinson: Vision 2023 at the “Bleeding Edge” of Public Safety Communications

Vision 2023 at the South Point Spa and Casino in Las Vegas, Nevada, from September 25 to 28, 2023 is the premiere industry event for all things FirstNet, “If you’re talking about range extension, if you’re…

]]> a3da06d81882c957792b39fff8c2ac52 Tim changed their profile photo https://thepsbta.org/news-feed/p/41/ Fri, 05 Nov 2021 07:18:32 -0700 0 d0a13b73377b57b0cdc09291d68c1c10 Tim changed their profile photo https://thepsbta.org/news-feed/p/40/ Fri, 05 Nov 2021 07:17:37 -0700 0 d91aaa66cd317b0c23b18e4bcb81a4f0 Tim posted a new post. https://thepsbta.org/?p=1095 Fri, 05 Nov 2021 06:35:00 -0700 PUBLIC SAFETY SPECTRUM ALLIANCE (PSSA) EXPRESSES APPRECIATION TO COMMISSIONER ROSENWORCEL AND STARKS FOR SUPPORT OF PRESERVATION OF 4.9 GHz SPECTRUM FOR FIRST RESPONDERS

The Public Safety Spectrum Alliance (PSSA), a coalition to protect public safety’s use of 4.9 GHz spectrum commends Commissioner Rosenworcel and Commissioner Starks for their support of public safety by…

]]> 43b9c601fa5148e7032397b497b66e1a Tim posted a new post. https://thepsbta.org/?p=1090 Fri, 05 Nov 2021 06:27:23 -0700 CONGRATULATIONS TO FCC COMMISSIONER ROSENWORCEL APPOINTED AS CHAIRWOMAN OF THE FEDERAL COMMUNICATIONS COMMISSION.

The Public Safety Broadband Technology Association (PSBTA) and the Public Safety Spectrum Alliance (PSSA) congratulates Ms. Jessica Rosenworcel on her appointment as Acting Chairwomen of the
Federal…

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