Skip to content
The Infrastructure Behind First Responder Communications  episode artwork

Oct 28, 2026 32 min

The Infrastructure Behind First Responder Communications

from Domestic Preparedness Hosted by Domestic Preparedness

In this episode of Domestic Preparedness: The Podcast, host Nicolette Phillips and Editor-in-Chief Cathy Feinman sit down with David Brossette and Herschel Sova of Ericsson Enterprise Wireless Solutions to discuss the critical role connectivity plays in emergency response. Drawing on their experience supporting public safety agencies, FirstNet deployments, and disaster recovery operations, they explore lessons learned from Hurricane Beryl, the Smokehouse Creek Fire, and other large-scale incidents where communication failures created operational challenges. The conversation highlights how 5G, satellite communications, and emerging network technologies are helping agencies build more resilient, interoperable communications systems before disaster strikes.

Episode details come from the podcast's RSS feed.

Embed this episode

Ready to play

The Infrastructure Behind First Responder Communications

0:00 32:57

No transcript yet.

Requests help us decide what to transcribe next.

Frequently asked questions

How long is this episode of Domestic Preparedness?

This episode is 32 minutes long.

When was this Domestic Preparedness episode published?

This episode was published on October 28, 2026.

Can I download this Domestic Preparedness episode?

Yes. Use the download control on the episode player to save the publisher-provided media file.