Jason Barbour, ENP J. William Bell Robert J. Benson Jerry Bleck, ENP Ronald Bonneau, ENP Charles G. Bonney, ENP Kenneth W. Borror Mary A. Boyd, ENP Bernard L. Brabant, ENP Thera G. Bradshaw Tom Breen, ENP John M. Brooks Sharon Counterman, ENP L. J. Coverdale John Crabill, ENP Doug Crosbie W. Waddey Costin (deceased) Christine …
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MLTS/PBX
Multi-Line Telephone System & Private Branch Exchange Government and public safety agencies have gone to great lengths to ensure consumers have 9-1-1 service available to them through traditional landline, wireless and voice-over IP (VoIP) services. However, everyday millions of Americans, primarily at their place of employment, utilize multi-line telephone systems (MLTS) that do not offer …
NDC Working Session Topics
Below are just a few of the topics that will be addressed during the NDC. Stay tuned for updates and detailed session and scheduling info in the coming months… Next Generation 9-1-1(?) NENAs go-to-guide for overall NG9-1-1(?) System Management for 9-1-1 Authority and PSAP managers Requirements for the NG9-1-1 compatible PSAP Front-end NG9-1-1 architecture, including …
Pending Legislation
Next Generation 9-1-1 Preservation Act of 2010 (HR 4829 / S 3115) The purpose of this bipartisan, bicameral legislation introduced by the Co-Chairs of the E9-1-1 Caucus is to: Focus Federal policies and funding programs to ensure a successful migration to IP-enabled, Next Generation 9-1-1 (NG9-1-1(?)) systems; Ensure technologically advanced 9-1-1 and emergency communications systems are …
NDC Directions & Travel Information
Airport Transfers For airport transportation information, please visit mearstransportation.com or contact them at 407.423.5566. Driving Directions FROM ORLANDO AIRPORTTake 417 South (Central Florida Greenway) to exit #6. Follow to World Center Drive (do NOT turn right onto International Drive). After the light, both hotels are located on the right side. The Caribe Royale is the 1st hotel …
Online Education
NENA, the premier provider of education and training for PSAP personnel, is now offering online courses! Featuring always on 24/7 availability and the ability to start, stop, and resume your class where you left off, these courses serve as the perfect training tool for telecommunicators, on-duty personnel, or any PSAP employee looking for affordable and …
Video & IP Relay Services & 9-1-1
The FCC mandated that by December 31, 2008 VRS and IP Relay service providers must deliver emergency calls to PSAPs via the existing 9-1-1 networks. This includes providing on the ANI/ALI screens the callers registered location and callback number, as well as other specific data. The National Emergency Number Association (NENA) and the Association of Public-Safety Communications …
Operations Committee
Chair Pete Eggimann, ENP 651.643.8377 Vice-Chair Wendi Lively, ENP 864.596.2050 Board Liaison Edward Marecki, ENP 302.739.5868 Scroll down to see Operations Standards and Documents Your participation in the work of any of these committees is greatly appreciated. For more information on how you can contribute to the development of 9-1-1 Center model recommendations/standards and operational information …
Cell Phones and 9-1-1
In most areas of North America, citizens have basic or enhanced 9-1-1 service from their landline, or wireline, phones in their homes or workplaces. Access to 9-1-1 from cell phones is very different from wired phones and also varies greatly around the country. Basic 9-1-1 means that when the three-digit number is dialed, the call …
William E. Stanton Award
Award Recipients 1999 William E. Stanton, ENP 2000 George Heinrichs 2001 Billy Ragsdale 2002 Barb Thornburg, ENP 2003 Bob Gojanovich, ENP 2004 Bernard Brabant 2005 Laverne Hogan 2006 Jeff Rogerson 2007 Tom Breen, ENP 2008 – Norm Forshee, ENP 2009 – Eric Parry, ENP 2010 – …