Washington OneNet
As you may know, the First Responder Network Authority (FirstNet), is an independent authority within the US Department of Commerce NTIA created to provide emergency responders with the first nationwide, high-speed, broadband data network dedicated to public safety. The FirstNet effort in our state is known as Washington OneNet. Earlier this year, a series of introductory FirstNet/Washington outreach sessions were held in Washington State. However, there have been significant developments since then, including FirstNet’s request for data and potential coverage maps from local and state agencies. FirstNet has also issued a draft RFP which is giving some insight into their business plan and deployment plan. Therefore we are holding additional sessions in a wider set of locations through September.
Who should attend?
Please sign up and join us for one of the sessions that best meets your timing, content and location needs:
Who should attend?
- Emergency responders – law enforcement, fire fighters, EMT’s, Emergency Management professionals, E911 operators, etc.
- Others who might have an interest in emergency communications services – Tribal Government, critical infrastructure owners and operators, medical staff, school personnel, utilities representatives, volunteer organizations, local government staff, etc.
Please sign up and join us for one of the sessions that best meets your timing, content and location needs:
FirstNet 101 - Introductory Sessions
Due to requests to expand our geographic reach beyond the first series of sessions, we have scheduled these meetings to provide a brief overview of FirstNet/WA OneNet and gather input. The sessions will include a table top scenario discussion, activities to gather data (surveys and coverage maps) as well as discussion to identify next steps. These meetings will be held 9:00 AM – noon, unless otherwise noted.
July 30 - Bellingham
Whatcom Unified Emergency Coordination Center
3888 Sound Way 9:00 am - 12:00 pm Session Complete August 14 - Shelton
100 W Public Works Drive
(Off Highway 101) 9:00 am - 12:00 pm Session Complete September 29 - Ellensburg |
August 4 - Port Angeles
Peninsula College Longhouse (House of Learning)
1502 East Lauridsen Boulevard 8:00 am - 12:00 pm Session Complete September 10 - Asotin
Asotin County Annex Building
95 2nd Street
Asotin, WA 9:00 am - 12:00 pm Session Complete We will also have sessions in North East Washington and North Central Washington to be confirmed after fire season.
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FirstNet 201 - Expanded Briefings and Map Input
These sessions will begin with a brief review of FirstNet for anyone who has not attended an initial outreach session. The majority of time will be spent on: 1) Marking up maps with locations where improved wireless data coverage is needed; 2) A discussion on how a phased deployment of FirstNet in Washington State might be accomplished; 3) Briefings on the Washington State comments provided back to FirstNet’s DRAFT Request for Proposals (RFP) and a general question and answer period. These meetings will start with registration at 8:00AM and a light continental breakfast. Sessions will run from 9:00 am – 11:00 am
September 9 - Tri-cities
Marriott Courtyard
480 Columbia Point Dr Richland, WA 99352 9:00 am - 11:00 am Session Complete September 15 - Vancouver
Red Lion Hotel
100 Columbia St Vancouver, WA 98660 9:00 am - 11:00 am Session Complete |
September 10 - Spokane
Red Lion Hotel, At the Park
303 W North River Dr Spokane, WA 99201 9:00 am - 11:00 am Session Complete September 17 - Seatac
SeaTac Airport Conference Center
17801 International Boulevard Seattle, WA 98158 9:00 am - 11:00 am Parking at the SeaTac airport will be validated at the conference center Session Complete |
