Michael Varney

We celebrated fire service leadership excellence last night at the Fire Chief of the Year Reception! 🏆✨ A huge round of applause and cheers to the leaders who inspire us all! 🥂 #FRI2024 #LeadershipExcellence

Very well earned - your leadership, knowledge and passion for communication is exceptional!! Congratulations Chris!!

The U.S. Fire Administrator, @DrLoriUSFA, updates the #CFSI2024 audience during a conversation with Bill Webb, Executive Director of @CFSIUpdate. "It is imperative that the major fire service organizations continue to work together under the #FireServiceOneVoice umbrella."

Join DHS S&T, FSRI, and USFA for our third NERIS webinar on the latest NERIS developments & explore how we're moving towards a modernized approach in managing emergency response data and analytics across the nation. usfa.fema.gov/nfirs/neris/

Breaking NERIS News! 6 local fire departments have successfully onboarded onto the new National Emergency Response Information System (NERIS) & started reporting local emergency incident information through the new system. @FSRI_org @dhsscitech @fema usfa.fema.gov/about/media-re…

Last week, I joined @FirstNetGov and @ATT in #LasVegas to observe the many ways the @FirstNet broadband communications network supports public safety during large scale events, including the #BigGame. #FirstNet #BoardMember #PublicSafety #MissionReady #LV #SuperBowl #PreGame

Leaders from @FirstNet and Board members and leaders from @FirstNetGov sign a commitment to public safety. Thanks for joining our live webcast!

The Chicago Police Department and Office of Public Safety Administration hosted @FirstNetGov and the @NIST PSCR Division last month to discuss innovation in public safety. The group gave a tech demonstration of Lidar scanning and augmented reality applications.

“There's so much more to do, and we're excited about what's next.” -@FirstNetGov Executive Director/CEO Joe Wassel

#FBF: We're reminiscing about last year's #5x5Summit, and we can't wait for #5x5Chicago! Visit FirstNet.gov/5x5 for all the details. And check out our full album from 5x5 2023 here: flickr.com/photos/firstne…

Our team had a busy week at #iafcTSI2023! Thanks to everyone who visited our booth, sat in on our sessions, and engaged with us. It was great to see you all! If you're looking for more info on how FirstNet can support the fire service, visit FirstNet.gov/fire.

See where fire service reporting and data is going courtesy @usfire and @FSRI_org! #NERIS will be here before you know it!

A great roundtable discussion taking place on the needs and challenges facing the #fireservice at the @usfire summit with CFSI National Advisory Committee members @IAFFofficial, @IAFC, @NVFC, @NFFF_News, @FSRI_org, and @NFPA. Watch now: firehero.org/usfa-summit/

IAFC Leaders at Vision FirstNet Users Summit. Fire Chief Fennessy, Orange County Fire Authority, 2023 FCOTY; Fire Chief Lombardi, West Metro Fire Protection District, past President Metropolitan Fire Chiefs Association; & Fire Chief Butler, Fairfax County, VA & IAFC President.

DEMHS is providing communications support to first responders and emergency services at the Brooklyn Fair. This Compact Rapid Deployable (CRD) is capable of enhancing @FirstNet cellular connectivity. If a cell tower drops out this will help fill the gap for emergency personnel.

IAFC Board enjoying a cup of coffee earlier today before the general session

Congratulations to the 2023 @IAFC Fire Chiefs of the Year Award Winners. #FRI @PierceMfg @OCFAChief

In partnership with the International Association of Fire Chiefs, we are pleased to announce 2023 IAFC Fire Chief of the Year honorees.   Congratulations to Chief Thomas Bell and Chief Brian Fennessy! #FRI2023  piercemfg.com/IAFC2023

It's day one of @APCOIntl's #APCO2023! @FirstNetGov is excited to be in Nashville participating in the FirstNet track. Check out today's lineup of panels, and join us in Music City Center 101 D-E for a day of transforming emergency comms. Agenda: apco2023.org

Did you miss 5x5: The Public Safety Innovation Summit? Our recap blog has you covered. Check out the highlights and key moments from the productive three-day summit: firstnet.gov/newsroom/blog/…