Post on 20-Jul-2020
Deployment and Operation of the First Responder Network Jeff Bratcher, Chief Technology Officer and Operations Director, First Responder Network Authority (FirstNet)
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Jeff Bratcher | July 2018CTO and Operations DirectorFirst Responder Network Authority
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FirstNet’s Journey
9/11 Attack
2001• Radio communication
challenges impact responding law enforcement, fire, EMS
Deployment
2018 -22• Nationwide expansion and
buildout of Band 14 for the Public Safety Broadband Network
9/11 Commission
2004• Recommends national radio
spectrum for public safety purposes
• Public safety unites to advocate for broadband network
Partnership & Plans
2016-17• Network RFP
• Partnership Award to AT&T
• Delivery of State Plans
• Governor’s decision
FirstNet Created
2012• Independent agency
to deploy Public Safety Broadband Network
Consultation
2015-16• Consultation in all 56 states/territories
• FirstNet works with states to collect and validate users and coverage data
• Outreach to the public safety community
• Governors identify single points of contact (SPOC) for FirstNet
Outreach
2012-15
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Innovative public-private partnership
• Partner Oversight and Support
• Public Safety Advocate• Technical Expertise• Innovation Strategy and
Investment
• Nationwide Core • RAN Build-out• Adoption and Customer
Care (24x7x365)• Security Operations Center• Mission-Critical Services• App and Device Ecosystems
First Responder Network Authority
AT&T
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Service and QOS Priority Subscriptions
Charging ControlBasic Network Services and Mission Critical Services
DEVICES RAN / BACKHAUL TRANSMISSION
CORENETWORK OPERATIONS
(NOC/SOC)
APPLICATIONS(Cloud, OTT, PS)
External Networks (Internet, PSTN)
PSEN/PSAP
Roaming
Dedicated FirstNet Public Safety Core Network• FirstNet Core implemented March 2018
• Based on 3GPP standardized EvolvedPacket Core (EPC) and IP MultimediaSubsystem (IMS)
• FirstNet Core to provide:• Basic network services (phone/text/mms) Mission-critical services (future) Secure access to private/public networks,
PSEN/PSAP, enterprise and cloud applications Enables full network sharing among Band 14 and
AT&T commercial bands while enabling Band 14 secondary use
QoS, priority and preemption across all AT&T LTE bands
Presentation title here—edit on Slide MasterWhat Is QPP, and Why Does Public Safety Need It?Quality of Service (QoS): establishes minimum/maximum service quality parameters
Priority: Gives users preferred access to network resources
Preemption: Terminates or relocates lower priority users to provide high priority user with access
In plain language, please… Can I get it? Can I keep it? Does it work?
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Priorities for 2018
Expand Network through buildout of state RANs and Band 14 nationwide
Launch FirstNet Core – March 2018
Grow Applications Ecosystem for public safety
Test current/future network features in Innovation & Testing Lab
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How FirstNet Uses GIS Today
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1. Public Safety User Population2. US Population3. Developed Areas / Buildings 4. Roadways5. High Risk / Area of Interest for Public Safety
A. Key FacilitiesB. Critical infrastructureC. Public VenuesD. Major Event LocationsE. International Border Crossings F. Tourist/Recreational Destinations
GIS To Established Coverage Objective Baseline For The RFP
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States provided GIS layers to update/enhance the FirstNet baseline.
Range of data, including:– Calls for Service– Fire Incidents– Ferry Terminals– Heliports– Bus and Rail Terminals– Major Sport Venues– Crash Data– LTE Coverage– Tribal Areas– Rural Health Primary Care Areas
States Provided Additional GIS Input LayersUnique To Their First Responder Needs For The RFP
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March 2017
RFP Coverage Objective Results
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March 2017
GIS Informs First Responders About FirstNet Coverage
http://firstnet.com/
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GIS data, maps and layers can be vital to build out of network
GIS Guides Future Network Reinvestment
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GIS map and structure layers vital to providing critical situational awareness at incident sites and Foundation Data is available at locations such as HIFLD by DHShttps://hifld-geoplatform.opendata.arcgis.com/
GIS Provides Situational Awareness
Presentation title here—edit on Slide MasterGIS Informs The - Internet of Life Saving Things
http://iffmag.mdmpublishing.com/application-fireground-intelligence/
Helmet Cam Live Stream
Environmental Hazmat Sensor
Bio Sensors
Indoor Location Tracker
LMR <EDevices
Heads-up Display on SCBA
Remote Speaker plus Voice-to-Text
Heavy use of IoT in Emergency Medical Services
In-vehicle routers, telematics, computers and other technology
Body-worn Video
19Image: Motorola via http://www.gadget.co.za/meet-futurecop-the-vr-policeman-of-tomorrow/
HealthSensors
Augmented Reality
Voice to Text
Connected Weapons
Radio
Smart Watch
Equipment Sensors
SmartArmor
IoLST
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Tracking of personnel can not only be used to provide location but also provide critical health data
GIS Provides Health and Location Tracking of Public Safety Personnel
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FirstNet.com
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ManageDistributeCertifyDevelop
JOIN PROGRAM DEVELOP APPS TEST & CERTIFY APP CATALOG MANAGE APPS Open & free FirstNet
app developer program membership• Developers• Policymakers• IT Specialists• First Responders
Connect, innovate and create opportunity
Access to resources i.e. FirstNet APIs & code optimization tools
Complete checklist & source code scan
Events including Hack-a-thons & Workshops
Submit app for FirstNet certification & review
Receive & address results
Review branding & media guidelines
Promote product & evangelize solution
Review user ratings & feedback
Manage app versioning and metadata
Blogs & forums to advance innovation
Use FirstNet tools for app distribution & management
Collect participation points
Direct exposure to public safety market
FirstNet Application Process
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We know FirstNet will dramatically change and improve how public safety communicates
GIS has played an important role helping FirstNet get to where we are at today & will play an even bigger role in the future (i.e. manage our Network contract with AT&T, target reinvest in areas that provide the most benefit, assisting First Responders with situational awareness, etc.)
Closing
In part due to GIS, the FirstNet network is being built upon the needs and desires of public safety combined with key information such as usage, census, infrastructure, incident locations/volume
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THANK YOU