David Buchanan

Director of Public Safety Engagement for FirstNet. Host of the “Public Safety First” podcast. Views are my own.

[FirstNet Authority @FirstNetGov]

Earlier this week, @FirstNetGov's @dbuchananFN and @_loristone joined @FirstNet and the Pennsylvania Fire & Emergency Services Institute to meet with local public safety and discuss the role of the FirstNet Authority.

FirstNet in the Keystone State: https://t.co/9THcAB330o

[FirstNet Authority @FirstNetGov]

At the latest Patriot Siren leadership meeting, the @FirstNetGov executive team heard from @EdDavis3 about his experiences leading the Boston Police Dept. during the Boston Marathon bombing and the importance of preparedness, comms, and partnerships. Thank you, Commissioner!

[FirstNet Authority @FirstNetGov]

It’s go-time for 5x5! The Public Safety Innovation Summit brought to you by @NISTPublicSafeT and @FirstNetGov starts today. We’re excited to present an exciting 3-day lineup of influential speakers, keynotes, hands-on demos and networking opps. Follow #5x5 for the latest updates!

[FirstNet Authority @FirstNetGov]

.@FirstNetGov Board members/staff joined @NC_Governor Roy Cooper and public safety officials in @ChathamCountyNC to reflect on 5 years of FirstNet progress in NC. The group discussed network buildout and the benefits of FirstNet for public safety. More at: https://t.co/my1K25aMoD

[David Buchanan @dbuchananFN]

Thank you @NHInterop for inviting us to provide a FirstNet Progress Update meeting today in Manchester. Looking forward to bringing these 2023 engagements to more states this Spring. @FirstNetGov

[David Buchanan @dbuchananFN]

Thank you @NHInterop for hosting this productive discussion. I appreciate your dedication to NH public safety and look forward to our ongoing collaboration.

[FirstNet Authority @FirstNetGov]

#FirstNetTop5: Ten years ago, our journey to build FirstNet began. Take a look back at our history of delivering on our promise of creating a nationwide broadband network for #publicsafety’s mission-critical work: https://t.co/zhimMFPYiv

[Steelers Depot 7⃣ @Steelersdepot]

Here's the 22 yard TD run by Franco Harris (@francoharrishof) against the Cowboys in Super Bowl XIII. Fleming & Cope with the call! #HereWeGo #Steelers #NFL

[Chuck Murph @Murph4AU]

Great meeting with our @FirstNetGov Market Engagement team! First face-to-face meeting of this group since March 2020! #NPSBN #FirstNet #PublicSafety #FirstResponders

[FirstNet Authority @FirstNetGov]

The @FirstNetGov team and FirstNet Authority Board Member Robert Brown recently spoke at the Association of State Criminal Investigative Agencies conference, highlighting how #FirstNet provides a secure pipeline for info sharing among law enforcement agencies.

[David Buchanan @dbuchananFN]

Harry Markley, the @FirstNetGov Law Enforcement senior advisor, addressing a full house at @TheIACP conference in Dallas, TX. Keeping officers connected through FirstNet!

[FirstNet Authority @FirstNetGov]

The FirstNet Authority team had a great time last week at the Vision 2022 FirstNet Users Summit! @SPFPDFireChief, @chiefvarney, @dbuchananFN, and @BHobsonFN met with stakeholders and shared how @FirstNet is supporting responder operations – today and in the future.

[FirstNet Authority @FirstNetGov]

Are you at the FirstNet Users Summit? Join @chiefvarney and @dbuchananFN at 2 p.m. PT to learn how @FirstNet is supporting responders during complex events, such as wildfires and hurricanes. Learn more: https://t.co/3GR58XrPNP

[Ronnie Cottrell @SPFPDFireChief]

Happening now: Public-Private Partnership Adds Horsepower to Public Safety Interoperability with past @FirstNetGov Vice-Chair @chiefjdj facilitating @BHobsonFN @dbuchananFN, & @FirstNet @scottyagnew @CarrieJohns0n #Vision2022 Users Summit

[Michael Varney @chiefvarney]

@FirstNetGov and @FirstNet talking at the @PSBTAssoc #vision2022 conference about the public private partnership that is delivering the national public safety broadband network. @chiefjdj @BHobsonFN @dbuchananFN @CarrieJohns0n @scottyagnew

[David Buchanan @dbuchananFN]

My friend and colleague John Hunt, kicking off the first session on the first day of #APCO2022 great job John!
@FirstNetGov

[David Buchanan @dbuchananFN]

Looking forward to engaging with public safety communication professionals this week at #APCO2022 @FirstNetGov

[David Buchanan @dbuchananFN]

At #PSCR2022 day 2, Jeff Bratcher and Jeremy Zollo sharing perspectives on FirstNet technology and operational value for public safety @jrbratch @JeremyZollo @FirstNetGov

[David Buchanan @dbuchananFN]

At #PSCR2022 day 2, Jeff Bratcher and Jeremy Zollo sharing perspectives on FirstNet technology and operational value for public safety @jrbratch @JeremyZollo @FirstNetGov

[David Buchanan @dbuchananFN]

In San Diego for the #pscr2022 public safety stakeholder conference. @FirstNetGov Board Vice Chair @SPFPDFireChief Rich Carrizzo kicking off day one