FirstNet Authority

Combining FirstNet LTE with land mobile radios (LMR) means there is always a backup for public safety comms. According to Jeff Gray, @TNAdvancedComms Director, integrating LMR with LTE is not only time saving but also life changing.

FirstNet Authority standard practice: representing public safety in global technology standards. Get the latest update: firstnet.gov/newsroom/blog/…

Thousands of visitors are chasing waterfalls at Gunlock State Park this month due to what officials say is unexpected spring runoff. Officials are urging visitors to be safe, adding that new technology can assist in rescue efforts. ow.ly/q1Uo50Ytcx1

📢 TODAY — the FirstNet Authority Board and Committees meeting will start at 2:30 p.m. ET. Join us via webcast: 👉 firstnet.gov/newsroom/event…

It’s almost Board meeting time! 🗓️ Join us tomorrow, March 17, at 2:30 p.m. EST to get the latest from @FirstNetGov on public safety comms. Details ➡️ firstnet.gov/newsroom/event…

Miss out last June on the latest satellite to device technology for public safety? 🛰️ We got you covered! Tune in to hear our public safety communications experts' panel discussion recorded LIVE at 5x5! firstnet.gov/newsroom/podca…

Do you remember where we started with satellite to device technology for public safety? 🛰️ Relive history with this 2024 podcast: Live at 5x5: The Cellular Space Race and What it Means for Public Safety firstnet.gov/newsroom/podca…

Public safety deserves communications that meet the highest standards. Listen in to get caught up on the basics of standards and the FirstNet Authority’s role in standards work worldwide: firstnet.gov/newsroom/podca…

"We're not just building technology because we think it's cool. We're building technology first responders really need." 📽️FirstNet Authority Board member Rasheid Scarlett explains how public safety feedback shapes the future of communications technology: youtu.be/sT2QCzXjZtA?si…

With the big game 🏈 behind us and FIFA 2026 ⚽️approaching, ever wonder how public safety prepares for their communications during major events? Learn more about how public safety agencies nationwide plan for their big day with the FirstNet Authority: firstnet.gov/newsroom/podca…

As spring approaches, public safety in Beltrami County, MN are prepared for the challenges that come with warmer weather such as increased tourism and spring flooding. Get the full story on how FirstNet ensures they can communicate throughout the season: firstnet.gov/newsroom/blog/…

Our new FirstNet Operations Manual is here to help public safety unlock the power of FirstNet. 💡What's inside: ✅One-page overviews ✅Worksheets & “tear out” pages ✅Topic-specific guidance ✅Practical examples 🔗Download your copy here: firstnet.gov/public-safety/…

FirstNet provides Swain County 911 with the reliable coverage they need to answer the call 24/7. 🏷️ @county_swain

Love is in the air and so is reliable coverage! FirstNet keeps public safety connected with a variety of coverage solutions! 💕📶 Listen in to figure out which one might your match: firstnet.gov/newsroom/podca…

Drew Chandler, Emergency Management Director from Woodford County has to prepare his community for anything - Kentucky gets it all. 🎙️Hear more about how FirstNet is one of the primary tools he uses to prepare: firstnet.gov/newsroom/podca…

First down with FirstNet! firstnet.gov/newsroom/podca…

When thousands in Punxsutawney left the weather up to chance, public safety didn't take any chances with FirstNet. Read how public safety planned ahead to ensure state, local, and federal agencies stayed connected on Phil's big day: firstnet.gov/newsroom/blog/…

When tourism in Sandusky, Ohio surges the population, secure communications is critical for the city's public safety agencies. That’s why they chose FirstNet to stay connected. See how citywide adoption of FirstNet has transformed response and operations: youtu.be/xxOZnaFuBNQ?si…

In northeastern Kansas, Shawnee County Fire District #4 is using FirstNet High Power User Equipment (HPUE) to boost signal power across the rural county and stay connected during emergencies. Hear from the Chief himself: firstnet.gov/newsroom/blog/…

During everyday ops and extreme weather events — like an F4 tornado that rocked the community in '24 — law enforcement officials in Douglas County, Nebraska, use innovative coverage solutions from FirstNet to stay connected. Get the scoop➡️firstnet.gov/newsroom/blog/…