# The Technology of 9/11: Where We Are Today

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Podcast: [Fire Engineering Podcast Network](https://stenobird.com/podcast/fire-engineering-podcast-network-1075754)
Published: 2026-09-05T23:30:00+00:00
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## Resource

In honor of the 25th anniversary of 9/11, Fire Service Data and Tech Talk host Eddie Buchanan welcomes Michael Varney, director of stakeholder collaboration at the First Responder Network Authority, about how responder communications and technology have evolved since 2001. Varney discusses priority access, resilience, and on‑demand deployables, plus the growing role of geospatial tools, indoor locating, and firefighter tracking in GPS‑denied environments. Technical, operational, and planning insights are paired with reflections on how 9/11 reshaped the service and the continuing mission to keep responders safer and more effective. The episode includes operational tips, resources, and planning guidance. This podcast is brought to you by Esri: https://www.esri.com/en-us/home

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