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Brian Hobson

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Joined April 2014
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We’re looking for a fun, hardworking digital storyteller to join our team as an intern! If you enjoy distilling complex topics into consumable media, #ApplyinJuly to our Curating Compelling First Responder Stories virtual internship through @VSFSatState -> vsfs.state.gov/projects/4531
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The @R2Network_ platform is now live! The platform will connect public safety officials and entrepreneurs to promote innovation and advance response and resiliency technology. Learn more: r2network.com/
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We’re hiring! The #FirstNetAuthority is seeking a data analyst and a program analyst to support data-driven operations and analyses. Statistician (closes 3/16): usajobs.gov/GetJob/ViewDetai… Program Analyst (closes 3/18): usajobs.gov/GetJob/ViewDetai…
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In our latest press release, #FirstNetAuthority CEO @EdPFirstNet shares his thoughts on @FirstNet network adoption and the latest #FirstNet mission-driven solutions. Find out how #WeServeYou as we continue to innovate and advance #publicsafety’s network. firstnet.gov/newsroom/press-…
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We’re excited to announce that the #FirstNetAuthority, @US_EDA, and @NIST have named an awardee of the Accelerate R2 Network Challenge to support innovation for disaster response and resiliency tech for #firstresponders. Read the full press release here: firstnet.gov/newsroom/press-…
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Devices – like sensors, wearables and cameras – feed #firstresponders invaluable info that informs their response to every incident. Find out how the #FirstNetAuthority is making sure #publicsafety’s situational awareness needs are met. firstnet.gov/newsroom/blog/f… #WeServeYou
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Check out our latest blog on coverage and capacity enhancements - looking forward to ongoing discussions to get public safety’s inputs on how we continue to enhance FirstNet. #Roadmap
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@FirstNetGov28 Apr 2020
From bustling city blocks to rural country roads, #firstresponders need consistent coverage and sufficient capacity. The second blog in our Roadmap series looks at how @FirstNet is enhancing coverage and capacity for #publicsafety, now and in the future. firstnet.gov/newsroom/blog/f…
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From bustling city blocks to rural country roads, #firstresponders need consistent coverage and sufficient capacity. The second blog in our Roadmap series looks at how @FirstNet is enhancing coverage and capacity for #publicsafety, now and in the future. firstnet.gov/newsroom/blog/f…
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It's #IoTDay! As we look to the future of #publicsafety comms, our team is exploring how #IoT data can enhance situational awareness for first responders. Learn how we're working with industry, academia, and public safety to spur innovation: firstnet.gov/newsroom/blog/f… #IoTDay2020
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Three years ago, the #FirstNetAuthority entered into a public-private partnership with AT&T to bring #firstresponders a network that meets their needs. Check out this blog from CEO @EdPFirstNet to discover how #FirstNet has evolved in this time: firstnet.gov/newsroom/blog/t…
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Calling all #augmentedreality, #mixedreality, and #userexperience designers — enter the @NIST's #CHARIoTChallenge! Build heads-up displays and #holograms to enhance the capabilities of America’s first responders. Register today: chariotchallenge.com/problem…
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Edward Parkinson named Executive Director (CEO) of the First Responder Network Authority. Read the full press release at: firstnet.gov/newsroom/press-…
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Know any talented, hard working, & mission-oriented students who can take on the BIG challenge of being next in Joe’s shoes?? @FirstNetGov is hiring for new interns!! Social Science Student Trainee - usajobs.gov/GetJob/ViewDetai… Engineering Student Trainee - usajobs.gov/GetJob/ViewDetai…
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Mark your calendars – applications for the Accelerate R2 Network Challenge are due in TWO months! For details on the March 11th deadline, visit: eda.gov/oie/accelerate-r2/ @US_EDA @NIST
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We're committed to exploring and advancing tech for first responders. Discover how we joined forces with other agencies to promote innovation in public safety tech in this blog from #FirstNetAuthority Enterprise Strategy Director @BHobsonFN. #CES2020 firstnet.gov/newsroom/blog/f…
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Great progress collaborating in 2019 and looking forward to expanding in 2020 to advance public safety communications!
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@FirstNetGov16 Dec 2019
In our latest blog, @BHobsonFN describes how the #FirstNetAuthority is spurring innovation in #publicsafety tech through partnerships and prize challenges. firstnet.gov/newsroom/blog/f… #TechforGood
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@NCAASoccer30 Nov 2019
WASHINGTON STATE PUNCHED IT IN THE NET TO PUNCH ITS TICKET TO SAN JOSE. 🤯🤯🤯 #NCAASoccer | @wsucougarsoccer
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@US_EDA18 Nov 2019
THIS Wednesday, Nov. 20, 2019 at 2 p.m. ET in partnership with @FirstNetGov and @NIST we will be hosting an informational webinar about the recently announced Accelerate R2 Network Challenge. For registration details, visit: eda.gov/oie/accelerate-r2
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Save the date! Next Wednesday, Nov. 20, @US_EDA is hosting an informational webinar on the recently announced Accelerate R2 Network Challenge. For registration details, visit: eda.gov/oie/accelerate-r2
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Partnering to innovate for public safety!
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@FirstNetGov24 Oct 2019
BREAKING: We are proud to join @CommerceGov @US_EDA and @NIST to launch the Accelerate R2 Network Challenge to help foster innovations in disaster response and resiliency technologies. Learn more: firstnet.gov/newsroom/press-…

EDA, NIST and the FirstNet Authority Announce $1 Million Interagency Disaster Challenge

(WASHINGTON) Three U.S. Department of Commerce agencies have launched a first-of-its-kind interagency challenge focused on accelerating innovations for disaster response and resilience technology.

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