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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05/22/2026

Warmer weather means more tourists hiking and enjoying the open waters in the Smoky Mountains. 🛶🥾🏕️ That’s why public safety in Swain County, NC stays ready with FirstNet to cover more trails, lakes, and rivers, reaching people when it matters most.

05/21/2026

In rural communities, EMS teams are on the frontlines of care. Check out how the first responders of Town of Jackman-Moose River Fire & Rescue Dept, ME bridge massive geographic gaps and save lives with coverage solutions from FirstNet.🚑🚒🚁

When a snow storm blankets roads and knocks out power, public safety can find a plowed path to communicate with the Firs...
05/19/2026

When a snow storm blankets roads and knocks out power, public safety can find a plowed path to communicate with the FirstNet Advanced Network Status Tool.
Explore our FirstNet Operations Manual to learn more: FirstNet.Gov/FNOM

Happy  ! We’re honored to work with our nation's EMS professionals to improve outcomes, together. Thank you for bring li...
05/17/2026

Happy ! We’re honored to work with our nation's EMS professionals to improve outcomes, together. Thank you for bring lifesaving care to where its needed 24/7/365!

It is an honor to work with and support our nation's law enforcement community. We are grateful to the men and women who...
05/13/2026

It is an honor to work with and support our nation's law enforcement community. We are grateful to the men and women who risk their lives to keep our communities safe, and remember those who made the ultimate sacrifice while serving.

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