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Last Updated: | Press Releases

Feature Article: S&T Tests FirstNet Push-to-Talk App in Real-World Scenarios

S&T ensures that first responders and DHS can exchange information such as voice, video or data through any medium and that interoperability across agencies is paramount upon transition to broadband communications networks, including FirstNet.

Last Updated: | Blog

Arming Responders with Critical Interoperable Communications Capabilities

Communication is key, particularly when multiple agencies and jurisdictions respond to a large-scale incident.

Last Updated: | Testimony

Written testimony of NPPD for a House Homeland Security Subcommittee on Emergency Preparedness Response, and Communications hearing titled “Assessing First Responder Communications”

U.S. Department of Homeland Security (DHS) National Protection and Programs Directorate (NPPD) Office of Cybersecurity and Communications Office of Emergency Communications Director Rear Admiral Ronald Hewitt addresses DHS’ efforts in enhancing the Nation’s interoperable emergency communications.