First Responder Network Authority

Why FirstNet: 10 Ways FirstNet will Help Public Safety Save Lives and Secure Communities

In this blog series, learn how the FirstNet network will provide first responders the advanced communication and collaboration technologies they need to do their jobs safely and effectively.

FirstNet 2016 Consultation

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A Day in the Life: Stories of Broadband Saving Lives and Protecting Communities

FirstNet has launched a new blog, telling the stories of first responders from all parts of the country. Today, many law enforcement, firefighters and emergency medical service personnel are using broadband in some capacity to do their jobs…

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Doing Business with FirstNet

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Public Safety Advisory Committee (PSAC)
FirstNet established the PSAC consisting of members representing all disciplines of public safety to assist FirstNet in carrying out its duties and responsibilities. Learn more.

Current Events

Date	Event
Jan. 13	FirstNet Issues RFP
Nov. 1-2	APCO Emerging Technology Forum
Nov. 1-2	Idaho Rangeland Fire Protection Association Fall Meeting
Nov. 1	PEIS Public Meeting - Baton Rouge
Nov. 2	PEIS Public Meeting - Santa Fe
Nov. 3	Rhode Island Interoperable Communications Committee Meeting
Nov. 2-5	Alaska State EMS Conference (Booth)

Board Meetings

Date	Location
Mar. 16	Reston, VA
Jun. 29-30	Chicago, IL
Aug. 26	Teleconference
Dec. 13-14	Sacramento, CA

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(Please note: Alaska, Hawaii, Guam, U.S. Virgin Islands, Puerto Rico, Northern Mariana Islands and American Samoa are not to scale.)

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Recent Blogs

Blog Series: 10 Ways FirstNet will Help Public Safety Save Lives and Secure Communities
October 13, 2016 | By FirstNet
Across the country, millions of law enforcement officers, firefighters, paramedics and other public safety personnel bravely serve their communities every day. They answer the call when emergencies strike and risk their lives to secure and protect others. In this blog series, find out 10 ways FirstNet will help public safety do their jobs safely and effectively.

: An Update on the Network Procurement
October 27, 2016 | By Mike Poth, FirstNet CEO
With November approaching, I wanted to update the public safety community on where we are in the process for awarding a contract for the Nationwide Public Safety Broadband Network (“Network”). While FirstNet is not able to discuss procurement specifics, I am pleased to report that we have made significant progress in the evaluation process...
: IACP in Review: Law Enforcement Anticipation Builds for FirstNet Network
October 26, 2016 | FirstNet Senior Law Enforcement Advisor
During my first few months as FirstNet’s Senior Law Enforcement Advisor, I have seen a renewed commitment to and excitement about the possibilities and promise of the Nationwide Public Safety Broadband Network (NPSBN)...
: Broadening Consultation in the Big Sky State
October 19, 2016 | By Tracey Murdock, FirstNet Outreach and Consultation Lead - Region 8
“Does a nationwide network include us, too?” asked an emergency medical service responder from rural Montana. The question came during a meeting earlier this month in Glasgow, MT, which is a small, rural town located in the Northeastern part of Montana...

Recent Press Release

FirstNet Board Approves Budget Ahead of Pivotal Year; Sets Stage for Network Partnership, Implementation
August 26, 2016 | By April Ward
(RESTON) – The First Responder Network Authority (FirstNet) Board today approved a budget package to support landmark developments slated for Fiscal Year 2017 (FY17), including the evolution of FirstNet’s public-private partnership and the implementation of the Nationwide Public Safety Broadband Network (“Network”).

FirstNet Announces Eight Grant Awards for Public Safety Entities Relocating from Band 14 Spectrum
August 18, 2016 | By April Ward
The First Responder Network Authority (FirstNet) today announced the funding of eight awards for its Band 14 Incumbent Spectrum Relocation Grant Program...