On National First Responders Day, we honor those who put service above self to keep our nation safe. Public safety is more than a job — it’s a calling that requires courage, sacrifice, and resilience. Thank you to all first responders who show up every day for their communities.
About us
The First Responder Network Authority, through an innovative public-private partnership, is developing the first nationwide public safety broadband network. FirstNet provides first responders the advanced technologies they need to save lives and keep their communities safe. FirstNet is a single, interoperable, highly secure wireless broadband communications network for America’s fire, law enforcement, EMS and other public safety personnel. The network helps solve the communications challenges that public safety personnel face in day-to-day operations and emergency response. Learn more at FirstNet.gov. Chartered in 2012, the First Responder Network Authority is an independent authority within the U.S. Department of Commerce. The First Responder Network Authority is an equal opportunity employer and actively seeks a diverse workforce. Employees play a vital role in helping to ensure that first responders, law enforcement, emergency service providers and officials can work together, save lives and protect communities.
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http://www.firstnet.gov
External link for First Responder Network Authority
- Industry
- Telecommunications
- Company size
- 201-500 employees
- Headquarters
- Reston, VA
- Type
- Government Agency
- Founded
- 2012
- Specialties
- public safety, technology, and community
Locations
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12201 Sunrise Valley Dr.
Reston, VA 20192, US
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3122 Sterling Circle
Boulder, Colorado 80301, US
Employees at First Responder Network Authority
Updates
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The First Responder Network Authority team recently joined public safety and community leaders to unveil new cell sites in Luzerne County, Pennsylvania. These FirstNet sites will expand broadband coverage for first responders across the region. 📰 Hear more from these leaders: https://lnkd.in/eR5AP4YD
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🌘 When things went dark during the total eclipse and crowds surged to cities nationwide to watch, preplanning and #FirstNet integration helped public safety stay connected and keep their communities safe. Illuminate the story: https://lnkd.in/eF3kdP-K #NationalPreparednessMonth
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What does it take to prepare a whole county to weather any storm? ⛈️ This #NationalPreparednessMonth, press play to find out how Macon-Bibb, Georgia is rewriting the playbook on disaster preparedness with #FirstNet: https://lnkd.in/evp4Kx5y
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Hurricane Helene devastated North Carolina in 2024. North Carolina 911 Board Director Pokey Harris discusses the impact on North Carolina's communities, first responders, and communications systems in the latest Live at 5x5 podcast: https://lnkd.in/ejSR4GTj 🏷️N.C. Department of Information Technology
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📍TODAY— the FirstNet Authority Board and Committees meeting will start at 10:30 a.m. ET. Join us via webcast for FirstNet Authority updates and the latest in public safety communications: 🔗 https://lnkd.in/eniqJh6z
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1 remote island in the Chesapeake Bay + 2 days with no connectivity due to scheduled maintenance + 1 week to prepare = Time 4 a #FirstNet solution. Read more: https://lnkd.in/ghzKMbwQ #NationalPreparednessMonth
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The FirstNet Authority advocates for public safety's needs in telecommunication standards. Learn about our latest meeting with 3GPP: https://lnkd.in/eqJ9d9uu
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