@dbuchananFN

Director of Public Safety Engagement for FirstNet. Host of the “Public Safety First” podcast. Views are my own.

 Washington, DC
Joined May 2014
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Earlier this week, @FirstNetGov's @dbuchananFN and @_loristone joined @FirstNet and the Pennsylvania Fire & Emergency Services Institute to meet with local public safety and discuss the role of the FirstNet Authority. FirstNet in the Keystone State: FirstNet.gov/Pennsylvania
Selfie of the FirstNet Authority's Dave Buchanan and Lori Stone at the FirstNet Forum in Harrisburg, PA

ALT Selfie of the FirstNet Authority's Dave Buchanan and Lori Stone at the FirstNet Forum in Harrisburg, PA

The FirstNet Authority's Dave Buchanan looks at a FirstNet powered robot dog

ALT The FirstNet Authority's Dave Buchanan looks at a FirstNet powered robot dog

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At the latest Patriot Siren leadership meeting, the @FirstNetGov executive team heard from @EdDavis3 about his experiences leading the Boston Police Dept. during the Boston Marathon bombing and the importance of preparedness, comms, and partnerships. Thank you, Commissioner!
Former Boston Police Commissioner Ed Davis holds a letter with FirstNet Authority Executive Director and CEO Joe Wassel after presenting on his experiences during the Boston Marathon bombing.

ALT Former Boston Police Commissioner Ed Davis holds a letter with FirstNet Authority Executive Director and CEO Joe Wassel after presenting on his experiences during the Boston Marathon bombing.

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It’s go-time for 5x5! The Public Safety Innovation Summit brought to you by @NISTPublicSafeT and @FirstNetGov starts today. We’re excited to present an exciting 3-day lineup of influential speakers, keynotes, hands-on demos and networking opps. Follow #5x5 for the latest updates!
A person holding a 5x5 Summit badge inside a building;

ALT A person holding a 5x5 Summit badge inside a building;

a close up of a the 5x5 agenda

ALT a close up of a the 5x5 agenda

a CRD next to a FirstNet vehicle outside on the street in front of a building

ALT a CRD next to a FirstNet vehicle outside on the street in front of a building

a person looking through badges in the registration stand

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.@FirstNetGov Board members/staff joined @NC_Governor Roy Cooper and public safety officials in @ChathamCountyNC to reflect on 5 years of FirstNet progress in NC. The group discussed network buildout and the benefits of FirstNet for public safety. More at: FirstNet.gov/NorthCarolina
FirstNet employee demonstrates compact rapid deployable for FirstNet Authority Board members and North Carolina public safety leaders

ALT FirstNet employee demonstrates compact rapid deployable for FirstNet Authority Board members and North Carolina public safety leaders

North Carolina Governor Roy Cooper shakes hands with FirstNet Authority Senior Public Safety Advisor Jon Olson

ALT North Carolina Governor Roy Cooper shakes hands with FirstNet Authority Senior Public Safety Advisor Jon Olson

North Carolina public safety official stands in front of FirstNet command vehicle with compact rapid deployable

ALT North Carolina public safety official stands in front of FirstNet command vehicle with compact rapid deployable

Governor Roy Cooper gives a speech

ALT Governor Roy Cooper gives a speech

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Thank you @NHInterop for inviting us to provide a FirstNet Progress Update meeting today in Manchester. Looking forward to bringing these 2023 engagements to more states this Spring. @FirstNetGov
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Thank you @NHInterop for hosting this productive discussion. I appreciate your dedication to NH public safety and look forward to our ongoing collaboration.
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#FirstNetTop5: Ten years ago, our journey to build FirstNet began. Take a look back at our history of delivering on our promise of creating a nationwide broadband network for #publicsafety’s mission-critical work: firstnet.gov/newsroom/blog/f…
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Here's the 22 yard TD run by Franco Harris (@francoharrishof) against the Cowboys in Super Bowl XIII. Fleming & Cope with the call! #HereWeGo #Steelers #NFL
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David Buchanan retweeted
Chuck Murph@Murph4AU2 Dec 2022
Great meeting with our @FirstNetGov Market Engagement team! First face-to-face meeting of this group since March 2020! #NPSBN #FirstNet #PublicSafety #FirstResponders
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The @FirstNetGov team and FirstNet Authority Board Member Robert Brown recently spoke at the Association of State Criminal Investigative Agencies conference, highlighting how #FirstNet provides a secure pipeline for info sharing among law enforcement agencies.
a group of FirstNet Authority personnel attending the ASCIA conference

ALT a group of FirstNet Authority personnel attending the ASCIA conference

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Harry Markley, the @FirstNetGov Law Enforcement senior advisor, addressing a full house at @TheIACP conference in Dallas, TX. Keeping officers connected through FirstNet!
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The FirstNet Authority team had a great time last week at the Vision 2022 FirstNet Users Summit! @SPFPDFireChief, @chiefvarney, @dbuchananFN, and @BHobsonFN met with stakeholders and shared how @FirstNet is supporting responder operations – today and in the future.
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Are you at the FirstNet Users Summit? Join @chiefvarney and @dbuchananFN at 2 p.m. PT to learn how @FirstNet is supporting responders during complex events, such as wildfires and hurricanes. Learn more: vision.thepsbta.org/
Las Vegas strip; Mike Varney and David Buchanan; "How FirstNet can support during complex events, TODAY 2 p.m. PT"

ALT Las Vegas strip; Mike Varney and David Buchanan; "How FirstNet can support during complex events, TODAY 2 p.m. PT"

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Happening now: Public-Private Partnership Adds Horsepower to Public Safety Interoperability with past @FirstNetGov Vice-Chair @chiefjdj facilitating @BHobsonFN @dbuchananFN, & @FirstNet @scottyagnew @CarrieJohns0n #Vision2022 Users Summit
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Michael Varney@chiefvarney20 Sep 2022
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@FirstNetGov and @FirstNet talking at the @PSBTAssoc #vision2022 conference about the public private partnership that is delivering the national public safety broadband network. @chiefjdj @BHobsonFN @dbuchananFN @CarrieJohns0n @scottyagnew
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My friend and colleague John Hunt, kicking off the first session on the first day of #APCO2022 great job John! @FirstNetGov
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Looking forward to engaging with public safety communication professionals this week at #APCO2022 @FirstNetGov
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David Buchanan@dbuchananFN8 Jun 2022
At #PSCR2022 day 2, Jeff Bratcher and Jeremy Zollo sharing perspectives on FirstNet technology and operational value for public safety @jrbratch @JeremyZollo @FirstNetGov
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At #PSCR2022 day 2, Jeff Bratcher and Jeremy Zollo sharing perspectives on FirstNet technology and operational value for public safety @jrbratch @JeremyZollo @FirstNetGov
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In San Diego for the #pscr2022 public safety stakeholder conference. @FirstNetGov Board Vice Chair @SPFPDFireChief Rich Carrizzo kicking off day one
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