SAVE THE DATE: The #5x5Summit is coming to the Pacific Northwest! Join us June 3-5, 2025, for #5x5BellevueWA — a 3-day summit highlighting the latest innovation in public safety comms. Stay up to date on all #5x5in25 announcements at 5x5.FirstNet.gov
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.
- Website
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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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Primary
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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6G is on the horizon! At the September 3GPP Plenary meetings, the FirstNet Authority continued to represent public safety interests on this and other important communications topics. Head to IWCE's Urgent Communications to learn more: https://lnkd.in/gbsRrPju
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It’s National Disability Employment Awareness Month! Hear from FirstNet Authority Board member Sean P. McDevitt on the importance of accommodating and celebrating Americans with different abilities. #NDEAM
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When their LMR system was reaching its end of life, the Dallas Police Department in Georgia looked for new options for their communications. Chief Joe Duvall opted to use broadband — switching his agency to FirstNet. This brought significant cost savings, reliability, and better access to technology like body cameras and license plate readers. Hear more from Chief Duvall.
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Hear from three leading experts on the importance of wellness for frontline responders (recorded LIVE at the #5x5Summit this summer!): https://lnkd.in/gcidExrq
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The First Responder Network Authority team is at #CommsConnect this week! Dennis Alvord and Brian Hobson spoke on the importance of collaboration and emerging tech for comms. It's a pleasure to engage with some of the world's leading authorities in public safety and critical comms technology!
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We’re hiring! The First Responder Network Authority seeks a Chief Innovation and Investment Officer to lead forward-looking research and planning to evolve the #FirstNet network and services in alignment with the needs of public safety users. Learn more and apply today: https://lnkd.in/g3QsXHeH #Reston #Virginia #Boulder #Colorado #Innovation #GovernmentJobs
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#FirstNetInTheNews: Discover how Maine is working to equip every licensed EMS vehicle with wifi and FirstNet (via Journal of Emergency Medical Services): https://lnkd.in/gjUixiDw And learn more about what this means for patient care from FirstNet Authority EMS expert Jonathan Olson: https://lnkd.in/gnrr2jBJ
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First Responder Network Authority reposted this
We took CBS Mornings behind the scenes to share how our NDR & FirstNet, Built with AT&T teams help keep you connected when it matters most. Watch now: https://lnkd.in/dZR7GyiT
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First Responder Network Authority reposted this
Our thoughts are with those impacted by Hurricane Milton and the endless dedication of public safety. The FirstNet Response Operations Group is responding to emergency support requests from public safety, and we are here to help. To request FirstNet Support, visit https://lnkd.in/gVSk8Hzi or call 1-800-574-7000.