Post on 29-Jan-2016
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FIRSTNET IN WASHINGTON STATE
CITY OF BELLINGHAMWHATCOM COUNTY
29 MAY 2014
Washington State Interoperability Executive Committee (SIEC)
Bill Schrier, Chair
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Communications Problems for First RespondersSIEC: State Interoperability CommitteeFirstNet: a nationwide wireless networkBuilding FirstNet in Washington StateHow do responders in Bellingham communicate today?Challenges you faceGetting involved
Today
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Communications Problems for Responders
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September, 2011
“We support the immediate allocation of
the D-block spectrum to public safety and the
construction of a nationwide, interoperable
broadband network.”
Nine Major Unfinished 9/11 Commission Recommendations
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February, 2012
Congress ActsSpectrum Act of 2012
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First Responder Network AuthorityAuthorized by Congress in 2012Funded: $7 billion from spectrum salesIs licensed to use 20 MHz of spectrum in the 700 MHz bandWill use LTE commercial network technology (same as Verizon, AT&T etc.)LTE = long term evolutionA “data only” network today with cell callingNot for “mission-critical” voice
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SIECState Interoperability Executive Committee
Oversees interoperability for state agency radio networks
FirstNet Point of Contact
Fifteen Members include:Chief Al Compaan, Edmonds
Chief Jim Sharp, West Pierce
Clallam County Commissioner Mike Doherty
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Why Build
Another
Wireless Network?
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“1952 hrs: Emergency services advising that cell phones are no longer working.”
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Today: who has priority on Commercial Cellular Networks?
OR
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Public Safety Apps
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Video, Augmented Reality
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Public Safety Grade
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What FirstNet Is
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A nationwide, wirelessbroadband, 4G/LTE
data networkdedicated
to public safety
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“Public Safety” includes:
Emergency Medical Services, Firefighters, Law Enforcement
Emergency Management
Public Health
Public Works
Transportation
Tribal Nations
Water and Electric Utilities
And other responders as well …
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What FirstNet
is not
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FirstNet does Not replace land
mobile voice radio (LMR) …
yet.
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How will
know what
… or responders in
really need for public safety communications?
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SLIGPState/Local Implementation Grant Program
Washington awarded $2.6 millionon Sept. 6th
Phase 1: Outreach, Education, Governance
Phase 2: Data Collection
Single Point of Contact: SIEC State Interoperability Executive Committee
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Phase I includes: A coverage map for Washington
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Phase II Asset Inventory
Dark fiber MicrowaveData centersRadio towersAnd more …
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Decisions, Decisions
• Governor: Opt-in or Opt-out?• Probably 2015 or ??
Goal: Before Governor makes a decision, he’s heard from all
interested stakeholders, including tribes, via the State Interoperability
Executive Committee
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Get InvolvedWashington
Listserv – interop@listserv.wa.gov
Stakeholder Committee
Technical Committee
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Challenges for FirstNet
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Challenges for FirstNet
DESIGN…56 state-specific plans
COVERAGE… geography, not just population
CAPABILITIES…security, applications
COMPETITION…from industry
SUBSCRIBERS…small base of users
COSTS…subscriber, marketing, operations and maintenance, etc.
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Challenges for
Public Safety and responders in
Bellingham, Whatcom County
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Questions for Bellingham and Whatcom County
How well do your voice wireless networks work – interoperability, coverage?
Do you use smartphones and cell phones today? Carriers, issues?
What mobile apps do you have today or need to deploy for field/mobile workers?
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Getting Involved
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www.ocio.wa.gov/onenet
OneNet vs FirstNet
www.firstnet.gov
State Federal
Goal: Best design for Washington
Goal: Build, Operate
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BillSchrier
MichaelMarusich
ShelleyWestall
OneNet@ocio.wa.gov
Washington OneNet Team
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Help Us Answer …
Will FirstNet cover where we respond?
How much will it cost?
What devices can we use?
Will it reach into buildings?
Who gets to use it?
What apps will it have?
Who has priority?
… and more …
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Timeline?
Unofficial …
2014 (now) – Outreach
July-Aug – Stakeholder/Tech Start
October – “kickoff” with Gov, Firstnet
2015 (early) – Data collection
2015 – Design (by FirstNet)
2015? – Governor’s opt-in/out decision
2015-2017 – Construction
2017 (end) – Network operational?!
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Get the best possible design for Washington State
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My Answer to that is …
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Bill Schrier
• Chair, Washington State
Interoperability Executive Committee
(SIEC)
• Office of the CIO
• bill.schrier@ocio.wa.gov
• http://ocio.wa.gov/onenet
• 360.902.3674
• Twitter @billschrier
• http://schrier.wordpress.com