Governor’s Office of Information Technology
FirstNet
FirstNet is the first Public Safety Broadband Network that will provide emergency responders with the a nationwide, high-speed data and cellular voice network dedicated to public safety. FirstNet will be a force multiplier, increasing collaboration to help emergency responders save more lives, solve more crimes and keep our communities safer.
National Public Safety Broadband Network (NPSBN or PSBN) “A Nationwide, 4G LTE based wireless data network to be used by first responders and other public sector entities.”
Title VI of the Middle Class Tax Relief and Job Creation Act of 2012 (“Spectrum Act”) Designated $7 Billion for development of the NPSBN ($2 Billion Up Front)
Reallocate the 700 MHz D Block Spectrum to Public Safety Designated $135 Million for State & Local Planning
The Broadband Network Fulfills a Fundamental Need of Public Safety Typical Day vs. Worst Day This Is a Broadband Wireless Carrier for Public Safety
LTE 4G Network Design-Using 3GPP International Standard User Equipment (UE) Radio Access Network (RAN)
Evolved Packet Core (EPC) Backhaul Network Applications of a 4G Network Expansive Data
Theoretically 15 Times Faster 3G Technology Multimedia Command IP Based Voice Communications (VoLTE)
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Government “App Stores” Coordinated response tools • GPS tracking, mapping tools • ICS forms on handheld • Shared applications Real Time video Facial recognition Field reporting / Database queries Infrastructure information (i.e. blueprints) Public works Transportation Child welfare Education
Reality: Perception: FirstNetPublic will besafety a nationwide may have platform; to give up Public autonomy safety sets and rules control locally Perception: Reality: Public Public safety safety will will losemaintain management local operational of devices, users management and talk groups Reality: FirstNet creates opportunities partner to lower construction & operating costs Perception: FirstNet will to cost too much to build and operate
Reality: Perception: By law all States FirstNet can use revenues FirstNet must spectrum be reinvested to generate into the revenue network Reality: Perception: FirstNet FirstNet will augment will replace LMRLMR for many networks years Reality: FN is in the researching phase -we input begun form states and territories to design the network Perception: FirstNet hasneed already designing the network
Priority Access , Quality of Service and Local Control Enables More Coordinated Emergency Response Improved Situational Awareness Across the Entire Incident Team Coverage Based on Geography, Not Just Population Coverage Solutions for Rural and Wilderness Areas Increased Capacity Tailored to Meet Daily and Critical Incident Loads and System Needs
Improved Speed and Delivery
“FirstNet intends to offer public safety grade services at a cost that’s compelling to users.” --FirstNet Tenet Compelling and Competitive Cost With More Users Prices Will Be Driven Down
The Costs of FirstNet Services and Devices Have Not Yet Been Set
Emergency Managers 11k Hospitals 57k
EMS 840k
Dispatch 97k
Coast Guard 92k
Department of Justice Homeland Security 200k
Recreational Protection Svc. 122k
Corrections 475k
Utilities 596k
Public Health 47k
Fire/Rescue 972k
Law Enforcement 730k
Security Guards 360k
Transportation &Public Works 330k
5.4 Million
Army National Guard 452k
Governing Body Education and Outreach
Data Collection Users and Assets Coverage Analysis
State Consultation
Sheriff Chad Day, Yuma County, CSOC Chief Joe Ribeiro, Manitou Springs Police Department, CACP Chief Eric Tade, Denver Fire Department, Colorado State Fire Chiefs
Don Naccarato, Communications Director, CSP, CDPS Councilmember Bob Fifer, City of Arvada, CML Commissioner Kurt Schlegel, Elbert County, CCI
Deputy Chief Mark Krapf, West Metro Fire, First Responder Organized Labor Brian Shepherd, Broadband Program Manager, OIT Chief Randy Lesher, Thompson Valley EMS, EMS Association of Colorado Bill Malone, Executive Director, ADCOM 911
Regina Lopez-Whiteskunk, Councilwoman, Ute Mountain Ute Tribe Southern Ute Tribe Paula Creasy, Project Manager, Grand Junction PD, Rural Colorado
State and Local Implementation Grant Program (SLIGP) was created under the Middle Class Tax Relief and Job Creation Act of 2012. SLIGP is designed to provide resources to assist regional, state, local, and tribal government entities as they plan for the nationwide public safety broadband network (PSBN)
Approximately $2.5 Million Awarded State Match ~ $600K
3 Year Window Primary Use of Funds Towards Staff
Initial Meeting with FirstNet and Key Stakeholders Provide Specific Coverage and Usage Requirements for Colorado
Identify and Catalog Broadband Assets FirstNet will Issue an RFP Towers FirstNet Presents State Plan to Colorado
We Will Eventually Identify All Potential Broadband Assets Towers
Buildings Microwave Links Fiber PSAP Infrastructure and Connectivity
Working with County OEM’s All-Hazard Regional Meetings
Regional and Local POC PSAP Outreach Developing Baseline Coverage and Use Analysis
ADCOM 911 Pilot Project PSCR & FirstNet Technical Headquarters Located in Boulder, Colorado
Former Denver Mayor Wellington Webb on FirstNet Board Extensive, Existing TowersInfrastructure Lessons Learned from Past Experiences
Brian Shepherd Broadband Program Manager, OIT
[email protected] Kim Coleman FirstNet Public Safety Broadband Manager, OIT
[email protected] Ed Mills FirstNet Outreach Manager, OIT
[email protected] Bob Fifer City of Arvada Council Member
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Governor’s Office of Information Technology
FirstNet