FirstNet Authority

Official page of the First Responder Network Authority; Fed gov't org overseeing the nationwide public safety broadband network. Follows/RT not endorsements.

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Public safety: We need your input.

Help shape the future of FirstNet in just 10-15 minutes. Take our survey about your operational challenges to help guide future network investments and enhancements.

Make your voice heard: https://t.co/XhXL1N7i4j

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When devastating flood and landslides swept through Roseburg, Oregon, the Roseburg Police Department went door to door to evacuate citizens.

Read how public safety stayed connected with FirstNet as they protected their community: https://t.co/zEc90Iaxxu

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5x5 is coming to the Technology Summit International 2026!

@IAFC and the FirstNet Authority are bringing 5x5 to TSI for a dedicated Public Safety Innovation track. Let's shape the future of public safety communications together in Denver, Dec 7-9: https://t.co/HxsCTtialN

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FirstNet is built for public safety, and it’s shaped by public safety. Tell us what’s working and what you need next at https://t.co/lfjD21mbhk

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When big crowds fill @cityofsandusky for Cedar Point’s HalloWeekends, public safety uses FirstNet to stay connected. Watch how @CitySanduskyPD keeps the scares fun and safe for everyone. 🎃

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Responders in rural Cass County, North Dakota now have better wireless connectivity thanks to two new FirstNet cell sites.

Learn about the FirstNet Authority’s investment in purpose-built sites: https://t.co/IU664VxHdt

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Every day, first responders answer the call to serve and protect. On National First Responders Day, we honor their dedication, resilience, and sacrifice. Thank you for keeping our communities safe and standing ready when help is needed most. #NationalFirstRespondersDay

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FirstNet Authority leaders joined international counterparts to discuss the evolution of responder-dedicated networks worldwide at last week's Global Public Safety Operators Conference.

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In hospitals, cyberattacks or fiber cuts can have life or death impacts. That's why Maryland emergency management leaders are deploying FirstNet tech to ensure lifesaving care continues without interruption: https://t.co/7r0bHV3qbz

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Check out the FirstNet Authority’s reports, manuals, FAQs, and more to understand how you can use FirstNet to complete your mission.

Learn more at https://t.co/gejV8ahQnW

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Tornadoes can knock out communications infrastructure when it’s needed most. See how @HCCC911 rebuilt their Emergency Communications Center in @HamiltonCntyOH to use FirstNet CRDs and other systems in innovative ways to stay connected: https://t.co/UhpULkmZxE

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G.B. Jones, Chief Safety and Security Officer of the 2026 FIFA World Cup, and his team protected 6.8M attendees. How did they do it?

Register for the @APCOIntl Public Safety Innovation Summit Featuring 5x5 to learn from Jones’ dynamic keynote: https://t.co/lmAv36KWvt

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Innovations today will save lives tomorrow. Don’t miss your chance to shape the future of public safety communications at the @APCOIntl Public Safety Innovation Summit featuring 5X5!

Regular registration ends November 10: https://t.co/ViXFH9lk4z

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Real responders, real stories — FirstNet in Action is where you can explore how public safety teams put FirstNet to work. Check it out at https://t.co/rGRPShP6Kt

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The countdown is on! Regular registration for the @APCOIntl Public Safety Innovation Summit featuring 5X5 ends November 10. Don’t wait – secure your spot today: https://t.co/SIYZ3NlXxQ

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The @WVDOT is creatively using FirstNet tech to tackle West Virginia’s toughest terrain and weather. The result? Crews who stay connected and safe on the job. Read more ➡️https://t.co/xzIiNKMOwm

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From apps and devices to priority and preemption to on-demand deployables, see the 10 ways FirstNet helps public safety! https://t.co/3acw3Ma5zj

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Cedar Point Amusement Park is full of visitors seeking heart-pounding thrills at HalloWeekends. Learn how Ohio's public safety agencies are using FirstNet to keep visitors safe as they navigate the terrifying haunted attractions.

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When communities advocate for themselves, public safety communications improve for everyone. The Tribal Advisory Group guides the FirstNet Authority’s outreach and engagement with our nation's tribes and Native Hawaiian organizations.

Learn more: https://t.co/YtJ1xRTW9G

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The @officialcatawba annual Yap Yè Iswà Festival in Rock Hill, SC, attracts large crowds to sprawling lands, straining communications among tribal leadership, police, and public works. Learn how the Catawba Nation turned to FirstNet to keep connected: https://t.co/Jaom9x8Yj3