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FirstNet

FirstNet's mission is to develop, build and operate the nationwide, broadband network that for firefighters, EMS and law enforcement.
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First Responder Network Authority (FirstNet) is an independent authority within the U.S. Department of Commerce. Authorized by Congress in 2012, its mission is to develop, build and operate the nationwide, broadband network that equips first responders to save lives and protect U.S. communities.

Press Releases

FirstNet Fusion is the first mission-critical communications platforms to connect teams across virtually any radio system or U.S. wireless carrier.
Oct. 17, 2025
As public safety’s partner, the FirstNet, Built with AT&T team is on the ground to help ensure first responders and those essential to their operations have the dedicated connectivity...
July 8, 2025
FirstNet is designed for every first responder and the extended public safety community, including those in the most remote regions of the country.
April 21, 2025
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Seven new members were added and four returning board members were reappointed to new three-year terms.
Oct. 30, 2024
First all-in-one High Powered User Equipment (HPUE) solutions support in-building, vehicle and field operations.
Sept. 15, 2023
New Intrado Safety Suite with Wearable Panic Button reduces emergency response time by directly connecting school personnel with 9-1-1 via FirstNet.
Aug. 7, 2023
The Museum has agreed to support the documentary “Into the Unknown: The Paramedics’ Journey.”
May 22, 2023
LUNAR™ is the first device of its kind to be approved for use on FirstNet, built with AT&T.
May 1, 2023
The company's FC Vision cameras and applications are now certified for use on the FirstNet® network.
March 7, 2023
The company will become the exclusive sponsor of the Boulder Crest Foundation's pioneering First Responder Initiative.
Feb. 3, 2022

News

The FirstNet Authority is adding 220 new cell sites to enhance nationwide public safety coverage, especially in rural and remote areas.
Sept. 16, 2026
Recent fire service industry news updates include Pierce Manufacturing expansions, a new president at W.S. Darley and San Francisco's investment in non-PFAS turnout gear.
Jan. 2, 2026
The First Responder Network Authority is deploying over 135 new cell sites nationwide, focusing on remote and rural areas to improve public safety communications.
Dec. 22, 2025

Articles

Longtime Firehouse Magazine Contributing Editor Robert Burke Inducted into Hall of Legends, Legacies, and Leaders
Jan. 9, 2023
Charles Werner reminds that an embrace of the latest technology by fire service organizations must recognize its vulnerabilities, including in regard to cyber attacks.
Dec. 13, 2021
Tracey Murdock explains how FirstNet brought broadband to the front lines of Colorado's largest ever wildfire, eliminating the latency of connectivity that was typical of past...
March 29, 2021
Barry Furey hopes that COVID-19 reminds many of the validity of work-from-home telecommunicators.
June 1, 2020
Charles Werner's update of the state of FirstNet is positive and encouraging.
June 1, 2020
Charles Werner's insight into the AskRail app for railroad incidents reflects the continual efforts to improve the app's usefulness.
Dec. 1, 2019
Barry Furey details five problems plaguing our current dispatch system to underscore why we should consider making the switch to a nationalized system.
April 1, 2019
Charles Werner offers a hopeful prediction about fire service technology in the future.
April 1, 2019
Kevin O'Connor evaluates the opportunities and challenges ahead in 2019.
Feb. 1, 2019

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Collaboration of Technologies Now Offers Law Enforcement & First Responders One of the Fastest & Most Reliable Communication Platforms Used in Surveillance & Emergency Situations...
Nov. 5, 2021
Safe Environment Engineering and FirstNet are expanding first responder capabilities to better serve the City and County of Los Angeles.
Aug. 9, 2021
Mission-Ready Solutions and Capabilities Launch: Motorola Solutions’ MCPTT, Interoperability and Critical Connect Services, Near Real-Time Drone and IoT Video Solution - Mission...
July 22, 2021
Bringing Public Safety the Only Nationwide Network with Comprehensive, Tower-to-Core Encryption; AT&T Launches FirstNet Health & Wellness Coalition.
April 1, 2021
Join W.S. Darley on Feb. 24 for a free virtual roundtable on location-based services for public safety along with a live demo of the new Z-Axis solution from FirstNet.
Feb. 16, 2021
FirstNet MegaRange, Z-Axis, Compact Rapid Deployables, and LMR Interoperability for Push-To-Talk Solutions Launch to Help Public Safety on their Lifesaving Missions.
Jan. 26, 2021
Nextivity's Cel-Fi QUATRA RED in-building public safety Emergency Responder Radio Communication System (ERRCS) solution is available for partners in the U.S. market.
Aug. 25, 2020
The First Responder Network Authority Board has approved more than $200 million for initial network upgrades to set FirstNet on the path to 5G and to expand the dedicated fleet...
June 18, 2020
iHeartMedia and FirstNet have announced a "First Responder Fridays" iHeartRadio show which will be a four-week tribute series hosted by Ryan Seacrest.
April 16, 2020
A new report finds FirstNet significantly expanded access to innovations in public safety communications with 11,000 agencies and organizations subscribed.
April 7, 2020
Public safety agencies on FirstNet can now get premium FirstNet Ready smartphone devices free for life to connect them to critical communications.
March 31, 2020
Following a rigorous review process, RapidDeploy Nimbus is now FirstNet Listed and accessible via the FirstNet App Catalog.
Jan. 21, 2020