@FirstNetGov

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

 Reston, VA/Boulder, CO
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Joined April 2014
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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: firstnet.gov/newsroom/blog/h…
"Without communications nothing else works. When communications fail, pretty much everything else fails." - Paul Bowling, Emergency Manager for University of Maryland Capital Region Health with an emergency room above and a headshot, small over.

ALT "Without communications nothing else works. When communications fail, pretty much everything else fails." - Paul Bowling, Emergency Manager for University of Maryland Capital Region Health with an emergency room above and a headshot, small over.

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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 FirstNet.gov/Resources
“NEW Resources Page Stay up to date with our latest fact sheets and reports.” with a man scrolling through the FirstNet Authority resources webpage on a desktop monitor and the FirstNet Authority logo in the bottom right.

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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: FirstNet.gov/newsroom/blog/h…
“Hamilton County reimagines ECCs with FirstNet tech” in front of the Hamilton County logo with a FirstNet CRD deployed next to the fence of a wooded area.

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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: FirstNet.gov/5X5
"Public Safety Innovation Summit Dec. 1-2, 2026, Orlando, Keynote Speaker G. B. Jones, Chief Safety and Security Officer for the FIFA World Cup 2026. Hear how his team protects high-stakes environments watched by billions, Register Now" with a blue background and G. B. Jones' portrait to the right.

ALT "Public Safety Innovation Summit Dec. 1-2, 2026, Orlando, Keynote Speaker G. B. Jones, Chief Safety and Security Officer for the FIFA World Cup 2026. Hear how his team protects high-stakes environments watched by billions, Register Now" with a blue background and G. B. Jones' portrait to the right.

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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: firstnetauthority.gov1.qualt…
A FirstNet Authority employee stands with a firefighter engaged in discussing information on a page in front of him.

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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: APCOSummits.org/Innovation/R…
"5X5 is coming to APCO" over a public safety professional wearing a virtual reality headset at the 5x5 conference and "Register now" at the bottom.

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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 FirstNet.gov/network/firstne…
“FirstNet in action, Explore ways public safety uses FirstNet in the field” with a photo collage of (clockwise from top left) a uniformed firefighter on a boat at sea reading a FirstNet connected phone; a uniformed police officer talking into a FirstNet connected phone beside a truck; a responder typing on a FirstNet device in an ambulance; and a cell tower over the treetops in a mountain forest; with the FirstNet Authority logo bottom right.

ALT “FirstNet in action, Explore ways public safety uses FirstNet in the field” with a photo collage of (clockwise from top left) a uniformed firefighter on a boat at sea reading a FirstNet connected phone; a uniformed police officer talking into a FirstNet connected phone beside a truck; a responder typing on a FirstNet device in an ambulance; and a cell tower over the treetops in a mountain forest; with the FirstNet Authority logo bottom right.

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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: 5x5.FirstNet.gov
"Register for the APCO Summit Series featuring 5x5, Dec. 1-2, 2026, Orlando" with a closeup of a blue hexagonal tech vent panel in the background.

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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 ➡️firstnet.gov/newsroom/blog/w…
"'Safety is the driving force. The more tools we have available to keep our people connected and safe, the better.' -Assistant Secretary Scott Eplin, West Virginia Department of Transportation" while in the background, a rural road cuts through a dense forest with a cell tower rising above the treetops; on the left, West Virginia Department of Transportation Assistant Secretary Scott Eplin smiles.

ALT "'Safety is the driving force. The more tools we have available to keep our people connected and safe, the better.' -Assistant Secretary Scott Eplin, West Virginia Department of Transportation" while in the background, a rural road cuts through a dense forest with a cell tower rising above the treetops; on the left, West Virginia Department of Transportation Assistant Secretary Scott Eplin smiles.

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From apps and devices to priority and preemption to on-demand deployables, see the 10 ways FirstNet helps public safety! FirstNet.gov/10-ways
"10 WAYS FirstNet helps public safety save lives and secure communities" with the FirstNet Authority logo to the right and a FirstNet Authority branded car driving on a tree-lined road in the background.

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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: FirstNet.gov/TAG
"Tribal Advisory Group expresses needs and priorities of tribal public safety" with a tall 5G cell tower standing in a dense forest of autumnal foliage.

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