This blog is the latest in a series on 10 ways FirstNet will help public safety save lives and secure communities. FirstNet is developing the first nationwide public safety broadband network to provide first responders the advanced technologies they need to save lives and keep their communities safe.

When thousands of people gather at major events such as concerts, festivals or sporting events, commercial wireless networks can get congested. That makes it hard for users – including public safety – to get a signal.

In addition, many major planned events leverage multiple police, fire and EMS agencies and personnel often come with a different set of tools to those events.

Watch the video below to learn how FirstNet will help public safety coordinate and stay connected during major planned events:

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