FirstNet Authority

FirstNet Authority The First Responder Network Authority (FirstNet Authority) oversees the deployment of FirstNet, the nationwide public safety broadband network.

Official page of the First Responder Network Authority (FirstNet Authority)

If you're looking for the official source of information about the FirstNet Authority, please visit our homepage at FirstNet.gov. The network is designed to provide first responders with the advanced technologies they need to save lives and keep their communities safe. The FirstNet network will help to solve the

communications challenges that public safety personnel have faced in responding to local emergencies, as well as large scale emergencies such as the 9/11 terrorist attacks and Hurricane Katrina. Developed through an innovative public-private partnership with AT&T, the FirstNet network is a single, nationwide, interoperable LTE network for fire, law enforcement, EMS and other public safety personnel. Learn how to get involved with FirstNet in your state, visit FirstNet.gov.

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Illinois has had a historic, record-shattering tornado season this year, causing widespread damage. Learn how Marion County, IL. - Emergency Management Agency turned to FirstNet to stay connected and bring vital resources to their community. firstnet.gov/newsroom/blog/seamless-service-during-historic-tornado-season

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From large events at Mount Rushmore to search-and-rescue efforts in rural terrain, Rapid City Pennington County Emergency Management in South Dakota relies on FirstNet to help their team stay connected at all times: firstnet.gov/newsroom/blog/emergency-management-offices-secret-staying-connected-even-mount-rushmore

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That whoosh of IndyCars racing by the Capitol this past weekend? Jasper County EMA in Newton, Iowa knows it well. See how they used FirstNet-enabled tech to keep fans safe during their own race-weekend: firstnet.gov/newsroom/blog/races-firstnet-keeps-iowa-responders-fast-lane

This Emergency Management Awareness Month, make sure your team is ready for what’s next—and knows how to put FirstNet to...
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This Emergency Management Awareness Month, make sure your team is ready for what’s next—and knows how to put FirstNet to work when it happens.

The FirstNet Operations Manual offers worksheets, pro tips, and real life scenarios to help you prepare. Firstnet.gov/FNOM

Public safety communications are evolving fast! Come learn about the latest!Register today for the Public Safety Innovat...
08/20/2026

Public safety communications are evolving fast! Come learn about the latest!

Register today for the Public Safety Innovation Summit featuring 5x5, presented by the FirstNet Authority and APCO International apcosummits.org/innovation/registration

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