Chair of @FirstNetGov Board, a team of highly skilled experts in public safety, technology networks & finance, committed to making FirstNet a success
Joined October 2018
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I’m proud to share Mr. Joseph M. Wassel is the next @FirstNetGov Executive Director (CEO)! Joe’s extensive experience building, managing, and securing global comms networks makes him ideally suited to drive the future of FirstNet. Read more: firstnet.gov/newsroom/press-…
ALT "Stephen Benjamin, Board Chair, First Responder Network Authority; As we embark on a new phase in FirstNet's growth, Joe's leadership and passion for innovation will help us build upon that foundation and prioritize the emerging needs of our nation's first responders." Headshot of Stephen Benjamin; cell site in wooded area
We had another productive @FirstNetGov Board meeting this week in Austin, Tx. I'm proud to see @FirstNet gain momentum with 4.4 million connections and more than 24,000 public safety agencies and organizations using the network. Let's keep advancing #FirstNet for public safety!
ALT FirstNet Authority Board members stand behind table with FirstNet Authority sign at quarterly Board meeting
EMS practitioners are on the frontlines every day, providing quality care in our most critical moments. As we celebrate National #EMSWeek, join me in thanking these men and women for the important work they do. #EMSstrong 🚑
It’s #NationalPoliceWeek, a time to honor the courageous men and women of law enforcement. Join me in saying thank you to these brave heroes and recognizing those who paid the ultimate sacrifice in service to their communities. #PoliceWeek
As we near the end of #PublicServiceRecognitionWeek, I want to recognize the local, state, federal and tribal government workers and first responders who serve their communities every day. Thank you for dedicating yourselves to something bigger—serving the public. #PSRW
Thank you to outgoing Public Safety Advisory Committee (PSAC) Chair Todd Early for your years of service to #FirstNet. Jon Olson, @NEMSMAnews rep, will serve as interim PSAC Chair. Thanks to our PSAC members for their important work providing guidance to the FirstNet Authority.
If you know someone who has made significant contributions to #publicsafety comms, nominate them for the Chief Harlin R. McEwen Public Safety Broadband Communications Award. Nominations are due in 2 weeks! Learn more at FirstNet.gov/award.
New @FirstNetGov blog: Building Public Safety’s Network. Read more at firstnet.gov/newsroom/blog/b…
During the @FirstNetGov board meeting this week, top of mind for us was the pandemic that our nation and the world continue to confront and those front line workers who face it’s consequences every day.
Today's #FirstNetAuthority Board and Committee Meeting was a success. Learn more about our approval of network advancements for 5G. firstnet.gov/newsroom/press-…
