New York lawmakers are set to make a push today for a nationwide communications network for first responders.

The legislation has been around since shortly after the September 11th attacks when emergency personnel had difficulty communicating across multiple agencies.

Senators Charles Schumer and Kirsten Gillibrand have enlisted September 11th responder John Feal to help lobby for the bill.

Feal was instrumental in getting the September 11th health care bill passed.

The Public Safety Spectrum and Wireless Innovation Act would allow first responders to communicate across the local, state and federal level in the event of a catastrophe.

(Source: NY1)