FirstNet Authority

5x5 is BACK! Join us at the APCO Public Safety Innovation Summit featuring 5x5! December 1-2, @APCOintl and the FirstNet Authority unite public safety, government, industry, and academia to shape the future of responder communications. Register: apcosummits.org/innovation/reg…

Today is the last day to nominate public safety communications leaders for the FirstNet Authority public safety awards! Don’t miss your chance to honor the people and agencies who keep your community safe. FirstNet.gov/Awards

Large-scale events demand large-scale preparations. Learn how the @CityofDallas prepared for this summer's largest events—the World Cup and America250—all during hurricane season: firstnet.gov/newsroom/blog/…

This is the last week to nominate the leaders who protect their communities using public safety broadband. Don't wait — submit your nomination today at FirstNet.gov/Awards.

Mount Rushmore was a key destination for #America250 celebrations. Read how local first responders used FirstNet’s state-of-the-art equipment to enhance connectivity and keep everyone safe: rapidcitypost.com/rapid-city-inf…

A new FirstNet 5G cell site is closing a critical coverage gap in Horseshoe Beach, Florida. Learn how FirstNet Authority investments are bringing reliable connectivity to this hurricane-prone region: firstnet.gov/newsroom/press…

Live from 5x5, it's our latest episode of the Public Safety First podcast!🎙️ Public safety leaders from Arizona, Indiana, and Oregon share how they are pairing broadband LTE with traditional LMR to improve emergency comms. Listen at FirstNet.gov/Podcast.

Today, the FirstNet Authority Board Chair joined public safety leaders to announce a FirstNet cell site in Horseshoe Beach, Florida. This 5G site is the direct result of FirstNet Authority investments in the network, expanding coverage where public safety needs it.

In 2023, Hyannis Fire Department's Chief Burke received the FirstNet Authority's first Patriot Award, recognizing those who leverage FirstNet to enhance safety within their communities. Nominate the trailblazing patriots who keep your community safe at FirstNet.gov/Award

Happy 250th, America! Thank you to all of our first responders who are serving their communities and keeping our nation safe today and every day.

This holiday weekend, we want to hear about the patriots in your life. Nominate a hero who saves lives using public safety broadband for the 2026 Patriot Award at FirstNet.gov/Award

Today, we honor wildland firefighters across the nation who give their all in service every day. We salute those who have fallen and remain deeply grateful for the sacrifices they and their families make to help protect our communities.

For search and rescue teams, drones are a force multiplier. See how @NashuaPolice and Mason Police Department hosted a drone competition to put local agencies’ drone navigation skills to the test and exchange ideas on drone operations. Learn more at firstnet.gov/newsroom/blog/…

Nominate a hero in your community who you think deserves to be honored for their leadership and dedication in public safety communications at FirstNet.gov/Award

Enhancing FirstNet starts by listening to public safety. The FirstNet Authority collects feedback to inform future network investments. Learn how to get involved and share your feedback at FirstNet.gov/CEW.

Christina Wilson, Emergency Management Specialist Domain Lead, and all of us at the FirstNet Authority are ready to cheer on the U.S. as they take on Turkey tonight in Los Angeles!

At @TCCAcritcomms FirstNet Authority leaders collaborated with international partners at the forefront of public safety critical communications, discussing recent FirstNet advancements & the importance of satellite-based communications. Learn more at FirstNet.gov/Network

Patriot awardees represent innovative leaders across all public safety disciplines who use broadband technology to make to protect and safeguard their communities. Nominate your public safety communications hero today at FirstNet.gov/Award

Nominations for the 2026 Patriot Award are open! Submit a trailblazer from your community today! FirstNet.gov/Awards

Communications resilience demands collaboration. See how public safety leaders in the CNMI bring together local and federal teams to be ready when disaster strikes. firstnet.gov/newsroom/blog/…