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Federal Partners

You Will Never Walk Alone

Wednesday, July 30, 2025
3:30 PM - 4:30 PM  
Location: Baltimore Convention Center, 337-338
CEU: 1
Federal Partners

    Main Presenter(s)

  • Jennifer Harder, PhD

    Director - Roadmap Domains
    First Responder Network Authority
    Boulder, Colorado

    • Co-Presenter(s)

  • LuAnn Gatti

    President
    Northwest Pennsylvania K9 Search and Rescue

  • PR

    Paul Rolinski

    Emergency Medical Dispatcher Supervisor
    Guam Fire Department

  • Travis Hull

    User Experience Domain Lead
    First Responder Network Authority, Washington

Search and Rescue (SAR) teams face some of their toughest challenges in the vast, rugged landscapes of the United States’ Tribal and Territorial regions. With limited resources, expansive terrains, and unpredictable conditions, these missions demand innovation, resilience, and adaptability. In this engaging panel discussion, SAR professionals will share their experiences and insights on overcoming operational and communication hurdles while working in these unique environments.

Learning Objectives:

  • Understand the tools, technologies, and investigative methods used to identify initial search locations and maintain effective communication with field teams.
  • Analyze how the unique environmental challenges of Tribal and Territorial regions influence search management, team deployment, and mission execution.
  • Identify lessons learned from operating in these demanding environments and their application to broader SAR missions in other challenging terrains which may be used to evolve the FirstNet network.