The latest news releases and notices from the First Responder Network Authority
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The FirstNet Authority is an independent agency within the U.S. Department of Commerce’s National Telecommunications and Information Administration (NTIA) FirstNet.gov
The mission of FirstNet is to establish, operate, and maintain an interoperable public safety broadband network.
FirstNet Resources
FirstNet Certified Applications for Public Safety: FirstNet Apps Catalog
FirstNet Emergency Management Resource Guide: Emergency Management Resource Guide
FirstNet Notices & Events
July 2025
Download the survey flyer here: 2025 FirstNet Authority 2025 Survey Flyer
July 2025
Mission Critical Nomenclature co-authored by CISA, Safecom, NCSWIC, and the FirstNet Authority
Standard Talkgroup Nomenclature Framework for Public Safety Broadband – June 2025
March 2024
FirstNet Authority Board Meeting – Wednesday, March 6, 2024 11:00 AM – 1:00PM Pacific
FirstNet Authority March Board Meeting
February 2024
February 22, 2024 FirstNet Network Outage Report
FirstNet Updates
FirstNet Media Mentions
California FirstNet Contact
Kevin R. Nida, Fire Battalion Chief (Ret.)
Senior Public Safety Advisor
First Responder Network Authority
U.S. Department of Commerce
Kevin.Nida@FirstNet.gov