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Michael Varney retweeted
14 Aug 2024
We celebrated fire service leadership excellence last night at the Fire Chief of the Year Reception! 🏆✨ A huge round of applause and cheers to the leaders who inspire us all! 🥂 #FRI2024 #LeadershipExcellence
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Michael Varney retweeted
Very well earned - your leadership, knowledge and passion for communication is exceptional!! Congratulations Chris!!
Join us in congratulating Chris Lombard of @SeattleFire, this year’s winner of the Chief Harlin R. McEwen Public Safety Broadband Communications Award! #5x5Summit #5x5Chicago
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Michael Varney retweeted
The U.S. Fire Administrator, @DrLoriUSFA, updates the #CFSI2024 audience during a conversation with Bill Webb, Executive Director of @CFSIUpdate. "It is imperative that the major fire service organizations continue to work together under the #FireServiceOneVoice umbrella."
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Michael Varney retweeted
Join DHS S&T, FSRI, and USFA for our third NERIS webinar on the latest NERIS developments & explore how we're moving towards a modernized approach in managing emergency response data and analytics across the nation. usfa.fema.gov/nfirs/neris/
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Michael Varney retweeted
Breaking NERIS News! 6 local fire departments have successfully onboarded onto the new National Emergency Response Information System (NERIS) & started reporting local emergency incident information through the new system. @FSRI_org @dhsscitech @fema usfa.fema.gov/about/media-re…
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Michael Varney retweeted
Last week, I joined @FirstNetGov and @ATT in #LasVegas to observe the many ways the @FirstNet broadband communications network supports public safety during large scale events, including the #BigGame. #FirstNet #BoardMember #PublicSafety #MissionReady #LV #SuperBowl #PreGame
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Michael Varney retweeted
Leaders from @FirstNet and Board members and leaders from @FirstNetGov sign a commitment to public safety. Thanks for joining our live webcast!
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The Chicago Police Department and Office of Public Safety Administration hosted @FirstNetGov and the @NIST PSCR Division last month to discuss innovation in public safety. The group gave a tech demonstration of Lidar scanning and augmented reality applications.
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Michael Varney retweeted
“There's so much more to do, and we're excited about what's next.” -@FirstNetGov Executive Director/CEO Joe Wassel
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Michael Varney retweeted
#FBF: We're reminiscing about last year's #5x5Summit, and we can't wait for #5x5Chicago! Visit FirstNet.gov/5x5 for all the details. And check out our full album from 5x5 2023 here: flickr.com/photos/firstnetgo…
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Michael Varney retweeted
Our team had a busy week at #iafcTSI2023! Thanks to everyone who visited our booth, sat in on our sessions, and engaged with us. It was great to see you all! If you're looking for more info on how FirstNet can support the fire service, visit FirstNet.gov/fire.
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Michael Varney retweeted
See where fire service reporting and data is going courtesy @usfire and @FSRI_org! #NERIS will be here before you know it!
Join us Dec 14 for the 2nd National Emergency Response Information System (#NERIS) webinar to learn benefits of the new system, hear from the project team and ask questions live. Register now: fsri.org/events/modernizing-… @DHSgov @USFire #FireData
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Michael Varney retweeted
10 Oct 2023
A great roundtable discussion taking place on the needs and challenges facing the #fireservice at the @usfire summit with CFSI National Advisory Committee members @IAFFofficial, @IAFC, @NVFC, @NFFF_News, @FSRI_org, and @NFPA. Watch now: firehero.org/usfa-summit/
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Michael Varney retweeted
3 Oct 2023
IAFC Leaders at Vision FirstNet Users Summit. Fire Chief Fennessy, Orange County Fire Authority, 2023 FCOTY; Fire Chief Lombardi, West Metro Fire Protection District, past President Metropolitan Fire Chiefs Association; & Fire Chief Butler, Fairfax County, VA & IAFC President.
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Michael Varney retweeted
DEMHS is providing communications support to first responders and emergency services at the Brooklyn Fair. This Compact Rapid Deployable (CRD) is capable of enhancing @FirstNet cellular connectivity. If a cell tower drops out this will help fill the gap for emergency personnel.
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Michael Varney retweeted
16 Aug 2023
IAFC Board enjoying a cup of coffee earlier today before the general session
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Congratulations to the 2023 @IAFC Fire Chiefs of the Year Award Winners. #FRI @PierceMfg @OCFAChief
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Michael Varney retweeted
16 Aug 2023
In partnership with the International Association of Fire Chiefs, we are pleased to announce 2023 IAFC Fire Chief of the Year honorees.   Congratulations to Chief Thomas Bell and Chief Brian Fennessy! #FRI2023  piercemfg.com/IAFC2023

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Michael Varney retweeted
It's day one of @APCOIntl's #APCO2023! @FirstNetGov is excited to be in Nashville participating in the FirstNet track. Check out today's lineup of panels, and join us in Music City Center 101 D-E for a day of transforming emergency comms. Agenda: apco2023.org/
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Michael Varney retweeted
Did you miss 5x5: The Public Safety Innovation Summit? Our recap blog has you covered. Check out the highlights and key moments from the productive three-day summit: firstnet.gov/newsroom/blog/h…
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