As lawmakers weigh reauthorization of FirstNet, issues have arisen over the public safety network's oversight and whether its funds can be spent on new technologies.

Officials and public safety firms told Congress that FirstNet could use some improvements, including stronger oversight or the introduction of additional service providers.

New York City officials revealed a new emergency communications vehicle designed to help first responders stay connected during major events and citywide emergencies.

One academic said that $40 million, spread across thousands of local governments, likely falls short of what's needed to prepare for the next Camp Mystic.

A growing wave of outages and cyberattacks is punishing the nation's aged and underfunded emergency communications systems.

Vermont's Public Safety Communications Task Force says the state needs to make numerous upgrades to its emergency communications systems.

Florida launched the Broadcast Emergency Alerting and Communication Operational Network, a tool for resilient communications during emergencies.

Marcus Hernandez, a California deputy fire chief who leads the Office of Wildfire Technology Research and Development, shares how new technologies enter the field.

At the demand of county or state 911 authorities, service providers will be required to complete upgrades to next-generation 911 infrastructure.

The Orleans Parish Communication District is testing a new tool designed to reduce the number of calls human call takers must field.