Verizon Frontline supports wildfire response efforts in New Mexico

Rhea-AI Summary

Verizon's Frontline Crisis Response Team has mobilized to support over 1,000 first responders tackling wildfires in New Mexico. The team provided Satellite Picocells on Trailers (SPOTs) and other Verizon Frontline solutions to enhance communication in remote areas, particularly in Santa Fe National Forest and Lincoln County Emergency Operations Center. Equipment such as smartphones, jetpacks, and network extenders was deployed to ensure critical voice and data services. Verizon's initiative is part of its ongoing commitment to public safety, bringing advanced technology to first responders at no cost. Verizon generated $134 billion in revenue in 2023.

Positive

• Mobilized support for over 1,000 first responders.
• Deployment of SPOTs to remote areas for enhanced connectivity.
• Provision of critical voice and data services to fire base camps.
• Supply of smartphones, jetpacks, and network extenders to improve communication.
• On-demand emergency assistance available 24/7 at no cost to agencies.
• Strong historical revenue of $134 billion in 2023.

Negative

• No direct financial benefit from the crisis response initiative.
• Potential high cost associated with deploying advanced technology solutions during emergencies.

SANTA FE, N.M., June 04, 2024 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) -- The Verizon Frontline Crisis Response Team recently deployed in support of more than 1,000 first responders battling multiple wildfires in New Mexico.

The team delivered Satellite Picocells on Trailers (SPOTs) and multiple other Verizon Frontline solutions to a fire base camp in the Santa Fe National Forest and the Lincoln County (New Mexico) Emergency Operations Center (EOC) to help provide first responders on the front lines of fire response and containment operations with critical voice and data service.

SPOTs are rapidly deployable units that can provide wireless network coverage in remote areas where connectivity can prove challenging, like the large but sparsely populated areas in and around the Santa Fe National Forest.

In addition to the SPOT trailers, the Verizon Frontline Crisis Response Team provided on-scene public safety agencies with multiple smartphones and jetpacks to assist with critical voice and data connectivity. The team also delivered a network extender to the Lincoln County EOC to help improve cellular coverage at the command and control node for the incident response.

The Verizon Frontline Crisis Response Team provides on-demand, emergency assistance during crisis situations to government agencies and emergency responders on a 24/7 basis at no cost to the supported agencies. Verizon Frontline Crisis Response Team members set up portable cell sites, Wi-Fi hotspots, charging stations and other Verizon Frontline devices and solutions that enable communications and/or boost network performance.

Verizon Frontline is the advanced network and technology built for first responders – developed over three decades of partnership with public safety officials and agencies on the front lines – to meet their unique and evolving needs.

Verizon Communications Inc. (NYSE, Nasdaq: VZ) was formed on June 30, 2000 and is one of the world’s leading providers of technology and communications services. Headquartered in New York City and with a presence around the world, Verizon generated revenues of $134.0 billion in 2023. The company offers data, video and voice services and solutions on its award-winning networks and platforms, delivering on customers’ demand for mobility, reliable network connectivity, security and control.

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Media contact:
Chandler Baker
chandler.baker@verizon.com
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FAQ

What is Verizon Frontline doing to support wildfire response efforts in New Mexico?

Verizon Frontline has deployed its Crisis Response Team to support over 1,000 first responders, providing SPOTs, smartphones, jetpacks, and network extenders to enhance communication in remote areas.

How does Verizon Frontline help first responders during wildfires?

Verizon Frontline delivers critical voice and data services using SPOTs, smartphones, jetpacks, and network extenders to improve connectivity in remote areas.

What are SPOTs and how are they used in wildfire response?

SPOTs are Satellite Picocells on Trailers that provide wireless network coverage in remote areas, important for first responders during wildfires.

Does Verizon charge for the emergency assistance provided to agencies?

No, Verizon provides its emergency assistance and technology solutions at no cost to the supported agencies.

How much revenue did Verizon generate in 2023?

Verizon generated revenues of $134 billion in 2023.