Opening Keynote Address

Contents:

• Speaker Bio
• Abstract
• Remarks
• Other Available Formats

David Furth, Esq. 

Deputy Bureau Chief, Public Safety and Homeland Security Bureau, Federal Communications Commission
David.furth@fcc.gov

David Furth, is Deputy Bureau Chief and has served at the FCC since 1992 and in the Public Safety and Homeland Security Bureau (PSHSB) since the Bureau’s formation in 2006. From January through July 2009 Mr. Furth served as Acting Chief of the Bureau. Previously, Mr. Furth was an Associate Bureau Chief in PSHSB, focusing on public safety spectrum policy issues, particularly 800 MHz rebanding and the 700 MHz rulemaking proceeding. Mr. Furth has worked in the Wireless Telecommunications Bureau in various capacities, including Deputy Chief and Chief of the Commercial Wireless Division, Senior Legal Advisor to the Bureau Chief, and Chief Counsel and Associate Bureau Chief. Mr. Furth also was Legal Advisor to FCC Commissioner Rachelle Chong.

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Abstract:

A critical role of the Federal Communications Commission is to ensure that the national communications networks serve the public safety needs of its citizens. The Public Safety & Homeland Security Bureau (PSHSB) is responsible for developing, advancing and administering the agency’s policies and initiatives regarding the security and reliability of this infrastructure, including taking the lead on emergency response issues. The keynote address will discuss national activities and goals for emergency communications highlighting recent Commission rulemakings in EAS, CMAS, 911, and other rules and policies that effect emergency access to information and alerts by people with disabilities.

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Remarks:

Keynote Address

David Furth, Deputy Chief
Public Safety and Homeland Security Bureau
Federal Communications Commission

Mr. Furth’s keynote address to the Wireless Emergency Communications State of Technology Conference consisted of eight thematic sections. For the full text for each section, click on the appropriate link, or read the entire document.

• Introduction
• Broadband
• 911 Issues
• VoIP
• CMAS
• Emergency Alert System
• Outreach
• Conclusion

Other Available Formats:

The full paper is provided below in HTML format. Other formats available:

• Remarks (Word Format)
• Remarks (PDF File)