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FirstNet Authority

@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
firstnet.gov
Joined April 2014
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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: FirstNet.gov/newsroom/press-… 🏷️@CassCountyGovND
“New North Dakota cell site enhances connectivity for responders in rural areas” with a cell tower installed behind a grain silo in a field.

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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.
FirstNet Authority board member Sean McDevitt, Deputy Director Jeff Bratcher, Executive Director and CEO Michael Cannon, Deputy Director Jeremy Zollo, and Director of Network Tech Ops and International Brad Morell in business suits stand in a line smiling at the camera at the 2026 GPSOC conference.

ALT FirstNet Authority board member Sean McDevitt, Deputy Director Jeff Bratcher, Executive Director and CEO Michael Cannon, Deputy Director Jeremy Zollo, and Director of Network Tech Ops and International Brad Morell in business suits stand in a line smiling at the camera at the 2026 GPSOC 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: 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.

ALT “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.

ALT 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.

ALT "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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