The First Responder Network Authority (FirstNet) is increasing its outreach and education efforts in 2016, and it is important that county officials participate in the process. NACo has developed a new presentation, "What Counties Need to Know about FirstNet: A Communications Network for First Responders," to help county officials understand FirstNet and its impact on local emergency communications.

PRESENTATION HIGHLIGHTS

  • What FirstNet is and why it was created
  • How FirstNet will work

  • How FirstNet is governed

  • The role of counties in FirstNet

  • Current status and next steps for FirstNet