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NENA World Congress
Home NENA World Congress Attendees of the NENA World Congress experience a series of workshops on international issues. These workshops discuss the unique challenges that come with implementing emergency communications systems from the ground up–and under varying geo-political environments. The 2000 World Congress was held in conjunction with our Annual Conference in …
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, you may be able to be connected with Poison …
Development of 9-1-1
Home 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 …
Development of 9-1-1
Home 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 …
A Look Back at Long Beach
NENA 2005 Annual Conference and Trade Show Thank you to everyone who participated in the 24th NENA Annual Conference and Trade Show in Long Beach. It was truly a grand event that raised the standard for future NENA conferences. The Opening General Session made a profound impact on many when General Dennis J. Reimer …
Pittsburgh Attractions
The 25th NENA Annual Conference and Trade Show Pittsburgh, Pennsylvania, June 10 15, 2006 ATTRACTIONS/MUSEUMS THE ANDY WARHOL MUSEUM
Conference Hotels
The 25th NENA Annual Conference and Trade Show Pittsburgh, Pennsylvania, June 10 15, 2006 CONFERENCE HOTELS – Click here for the Online Housing Form THE WESTIN CONVENTION CENTER HEADQUARTER HOTEL Connected to Convention Center via Sky Bridge Address Rate Distance from Convention Center Amenities 1000 Penn Avenue Pittsburgh, PA 15222 $149 …
Submission Guidelines
Editorial Submission Guidelines The article should not include blatant commercial promotional elements. The article should describe a current and significant development in 9-1-1 technology or management and have long-term relevance with an emphasis on theory and principles of 9-1-1 operations. Feature articles should be 1,000 to 2,000 words in length (including biography and contact …
Editorial Board
Rich Abrams is the assistant operations manager for Yale University’s Drama School and the Yale Repertory Theater. He is a former 9-1-1 dispatcher, communications manager and security systems analyst. He also is a former dispatch and stress management instructor. Rich has written articles for national publications covering topics from radio communications to customer service. He …