All Calls Annually: An estimated 200 million calls to 9-1-1 in the U.S. each year. (Last available statistic is 190 million in 1999.) Population Covered: 99% (at least basic 9-1-1) Geographic U.S. Covered: 96% (at least basic 9-1-1) Who Doesnt Have 9-1-1: 175 counties, representing 2.4 million people, do not have …
Monthly Archives: February 2024
The Development of 9-1-1
The three-digit telephone number “9-1-1” has been designated as the “Universal Emergency Number,” for citizens throughout the United States to request emergency assistance. It is intended as a nationwide telephone number and gives the public fast and easy access to a Public Safety Answering Point (PSAP). In the United States, the first catalyst for …
9-1-1 Q&A
Home 9-1-1 Q&A: General Questions and Answers About 9-1-1 What is 9-1-1? Nine-one-one is the number most people in the U.S. and some in International countries call to get help in a police, fire or medical emergency. In some places, …
2003 Publications Schedule
Home NENA 2003 Publications Schedule* (Call Sonya Carius at 800-332-3911 for advertising information or article submission guidelines.) NENA News February/March: Issue Focus: Wireless 9-1-1 Ad Space Due: Nov. 27 Ad Materials Due: Dec. 11 Articles Due: Dec. 11 Distribution: Jan. 27 …
Executive Director Search
Bill Stanton to Step Down as NENA’sExecutive Director …. NENA has grown in both membership and services during his years ofleadership NENA’s first full-time Executive Director, Bill Stanton, will step down March 31, 1999,after serving NENA for fourteen years. Under Bill’s leadership, NENA has come a long way. The membershiphas grown from 700 to more …
NENA Chapters
NENA Chapters NENA has 46 affiliated State/Province chapters throughout North America. If you are interested in forming a NENA Chapter in your area, and one doesn’t already exist, contact NENA’s Membership Coordinator at NENA Headquarters.
Miscellaneous Resources
Miscellaneous Resources Following are several sample documents of Interagency Agreements that may be of …
Requests for Proposals (RFP)
(Please respond directly to the contact person/agency/company listed in the RFP.) E911 Controller Systems The Shelby County(TN)911 Emergency Communications District is accepting proposals for new E911 Controller systems to be installed for the fourteen (14) public safety answering points (PSAPs) in Shelby County. These systems must meet all NENA standards as well as FCC standards …
How do I Post an Ad?
How to Post Your Job Opening Posting your job opening on the NENA web site is easier than ever! Remember, your job posting should be fewer than 300 words; we’re sorry, but logos and graphics may not be included. However, feel free to add email links or hot links to your agency/company web site, …
Positions Sought
Home Positions Sought The following individuals are seeking positions in the 9-1-1 industry. Contact them directly for more information! William …