Senior Director of Field Operations
First Responder Network Authority
Ellington, Connecticut
Michael Varney is the FirstNet Authority Director of Stakeholder Collaboration responsible for supporting FirstNet consultation efforts across the US. He joined FirstNet in 2015, after serving for over 28 years in Information Technology and Public Safety Communications positions at the State of Connecticut where he most recently served as the Statewide Interoperability Coordinator and FirstNet State Point of Contact. In those roles he also served as the Chairman of the National Council of Statewide Interoperability Coordinators and as their representative on the FirstNet Public Safety Advisory Committee. In addition, Michael has a strong public safety background serving for over 35 years in the fire and emergency medical services, including 14 years as Fire Chief. In 2007 he was awarded the IAFC Volunteer Fire Chief of the Year.
Communications in Denied Environments: Enabling Mission Success in Austere Conditions
Tuesday, December 5, 2023
11:00 AM - 12:15 PM USA
The FirstNet Enabled Connected Firefighter
Wednesday, December 6, 2023
9:50 AM - 10:05 AM USA