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Public service trailblazer recognized for her significant contributions to the advancement of broadband communications for public safety

Former Gainesville fire chief Jeff Lane has been given a national award for his push to expand mobile broadband technology to public safety operations.  Lane, who retired in September after five years as the city’s fire chief, is the recipient of this year’s Chief Harlin R. McEwen Public Safety Broadband Communications Award.  “Certainly I’m very honored by the FirstNet Authority Department,” Lane said. “I hope the award reflects that potential, and shows the work we’re doing h...