In the past 15 years, advancements in modern communications technology have created the need for a more advanced system to access emergency care. While the existing 9-1-1 system has been a success story for more than 30 years, it has been stretched to its limit as technology advances. New wireless and IP-based communications devices …
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9-1-1 Origin & History
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 a …
NENA 2011 Networking & Special Events
Sunday, June 19 NENA Annual Membership Meeting – 4:30PM 5:30PM NENA 2011 Awards Ceremony – 5:30PM 6:30PM Join us for this special hour honoring 9-1-1 professionals and callers who have demonstrated exceptional dedication and valor! This not-to-be-missed event will feature a celebration of NENAs 30th Anniversary, as well as presentations from 9-1-1 Cares and 9-1-1 …
NENA Past Presidents
YEAR NAME CHAPTER 1982 Roger Richardson Florida 1983 Ed Dow Illinois 1984 Robert Benson California 1985 Mike Moos Illinois 1986 Mary Boyd, ENP Texas 1987 David Yandell, ENP Oregon 1988 Patricia J. Sitar (deceased) California 1989 W. Waddey Costin (deceased) Virginia 1990 J. William Bell Delaware 1991 Robert A. Stojkic (deceased) Illinois 1992 Beth Ozanich, …
NENA 2011 Public Policy General Session
Tuesday, June 21 – 8:30AM – 10:00AM Part I: Inside Congress with Ilona Nickels Whether you are a veteran political junkie or simply an interested citizen, Congress expert Ilona Nickels will unlock the most puzzling mysteries of the Washington policy-making process with clarity, enthusiasm, humor and anecdotes drawn from her years as an insider serving the …
9-1-1 Basics
Click or scroll down What is 9-1-1? What is Enhanced 9-1-1? Who pays for 9-1-1? When should you use 9-1-1? What about 9-1-1 prank calls? How do I make a 9-1-1 call? What if a 9-1-1 caller doesn’t speak English? What if a 9-1-1 caller is Deaf, or hearing/speech impaired? What is 9-1-1? Nine-one-one is …
About NENA
As The Voice of 9-1-1, NENA is on the forefront of all emergency communications issues. The association serves its members and the greater public safety community as the only professional organization solely focused on 9-1-1 policy, technology, operations, and education issues. With more than 7,000 members in 48 chapters across the United States and around …
FEMA & FCC Unveil New Tip Sheet for Consumers on How to Communicate During Disasters
Posted: Sep 23 – 04:09 pm As part of National Preparedness Month, the Federal Emergency Management Agency (FEMA) and the Federal Communications Commission (FCC) released new tips for consumers aimed at preparing them for major disasters when communications networks are more likely to be compromised or damaged. Nearly one month ago, a 5.8 magnitude earthquake and …
USDA Announces Funding to Improve 9-1-1 in Rural America
Posted: Sep 9 – 02:41 pm On September 9, Agriculture Secretary Tom Vilsack announced changes in federal regulations that will help rural communities obtain advanced emergency communications services, including 9-1-1 access to better respond to emergencies and disasters. These changes will help rural communities obtain next generation 9-1-1(?) services necessary to maintain the security and …
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TERT Initiative
The TERT Website is the source for on-going information. A review of the origins of the Telecommunicator Emergency Response Taskforce program are below and In November 2005, NENA Vice President Jason Barbour and North Central Region Vice President Ron Bonneau attended the International Association of Emergency Managers (IAEM) Conference in Phoenix, Arizona. There, they signed a …