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Announcing R2 Connect, the @R2Network_ online community for innovators and first responders to share, discover and adopt best practices and new public safety technology. connect.r2network.com/sign-up 🧵1 of 10

Second update from the @SYNERGISE_EU workshop in Rotterdam: Participants tested navigating in near-zero visibility with special helmet covers. 🚒 #crisis #searchandrescue #urban #incidentmanagement #firstresponders #disaster  🚑👮

Public safety is among the hottest areas in gov tech, and JonPaul Augier had a big role in helping to modernize the largest fire department in the U.S. He offers lessons and a look ahead in an exit interview. govtech.com/biz/fdny-tech-…

Don't miss out on this chance to learn about international business opportunities in the public safety sector. Expand your horizons, get insights from industry experts, and network with fellow innovators! Dec 6 at 2 pm ET. Register: @1db2827d-3655-460f-9157-5f2e4f5219d9" target="_blank" rel="nofollow noopener">events.gcc.teams.microsoft.com/event/be38bc45…" @FirstNetGov

Applications are due next week for the Wildland Urban Interface Community Fire Assistance program from @Interior. With an award ceiling of $10mm and a floor of $5k, this is a discretionary program for projects of all sizes. portal.r2network.com/program/wildla…

Over 2000 projects have been awarded through the @USDA SBIR/STTR program. Focused on innovative projects consistent with USDA’s vision of a healthy nation in harmony with the land, air, and water. Learn More: portal.r2network.com/program/small-…

The Wildland Urban Interface Community Fire Assistance program from @Interior is looking for solutions to assist communities at risk from catastrophic wildland fires. Applications are due September 1st. Learn More: portal.r2network.com/program/wildla…

Today is the application deadline for the first cohort of the brand new @AWSstartups GovTech Accelerator. The first cohort is focused on public safety solutions. Learn more: portal.r2network.com/program/aws-go… The program application: aws-startup-lofts.com/amer/program/a…

#FirstNetintheNews: Teri Takai received the prestigious Chief Harlin R. McEwen Public Safety Broadband Comms Award. Read this @homelandprep article that highlights Takai’s long-standing commitment to FirstNet that helped to drive the network’s success. homelandprepnews.com/stories/80786-…

The R2 Network is looking forward to the @FirstNetGov and @NISTPublicSafeT 5x5 Innovation Summit next week! Join our session, Best Practices in Public Safety & Innovator Collaboration. Wednesday, June 28 @ 1:45pm. See you there!

Phase 1 deadline for the @NISTPublicSafeT UAS 3D Mapping Challenge is approaching. R2 innovators can submit concept papers by Friday, June 16. Learn more on the R2 Portal: portal.r2network.com/program/first-…

🚨 Cheers to the #FRSTChallenge Phase 4 winners! These 6 exceptional teams have taken a major step toward finding the ultimate tracking solution for first responders. Congratulations! 🏆 Learn more about Phase 4 of the FRST Challenge here: frstchallenge.com/frst-challenge…

Nearly $1 million in funding available for innovators participating in the next stage of the First Responder UAS 3D Mapping Challenge presented by @NISTPublicSafeT. Learn more on the R2 Portal: portal.r2network.com/program/first-…

Deadline Reminder: Applications for the Emergency Operations Center (EOC) Grant Program from FEMA are due tomorrow, April 14th. Learn more on the R2 Portal: portal.r2network.com/program/emerge…

Submissions are due May 18th for @fema's Homeland Security Grant Program (HSGP). HSGP is available to protect against, respond to, and recover from terrorist attacks. Funding details are available on the R2 Portal: portal.r2network.com/program/homela…

The Emergency Operations Center (EOC) Grant Program from @fema is intended to improve emergency management and preparedness capabilities. Applications for this funding opportunity are due April 14th. Learn more on the R2 Portal: portal.r2network.com/program/emerge…

@fema's Pre-Disaster Mitigation (PDM) Grant Program funds projects that implement measures designed to reduce the risk from future natural hazards. Applications are due April 14th. Learn more on the R2 Portal: portal.r2network.com/program/pre-di…

Register for the next R2 Connect webinar, presented by @CivStart, Optimizing Mobility Infrastructure with the Latest GovTech. The event will be live on R2 Connect @ 2:00 pm ET on Tuesday, Feb 21st. civstart.org/events/optimiz…

R2 Funding Reminder: @NSF's HDBE program supports research on the interactions between humans and the built environment within and among communities exposed to natural, technological and other types of hazards and disasters. Learn More: portal.r2network.com/program/humans…

R2 Funding Reminder: @NASA is introducing a new SBIR program, Technology Development for Support of Wildfire Science, Management, and Disaster Mitigation. portal.r2network.com/program/techno…

Learn more about @fema's Safeguarding Tomorrow RLF Program, designed to help local governments to carry out hazard mitigation projects that reduce disaster risks. portal.r2network.com/program/safegu…