The evolution of telecommunications, i.e. Number Portability and Number Pooling, has necessitated the need to display Company Identifications (CIDs) of the associated Access Infrastructure Providers and Data Providers for each telephone number to the PSAP. This need is driven by two factors: Speed of Company Identification by PSAPs Use by ALI DBMS Provider Purpose of CID …
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Education Advisory Board
Mission Statement It is the goal of the Education Advisory Board (EAB) to provide educational opportunities and resources to carry NENAs message to its members and the broader public safety community. In addition, the EAB provides the NENA Executive Board with committee support in defining and developing NENAs educational mission. Goals Act as an advisory …
URISA/NENA Addressing Conference
August 15-18, 2011 New Orleans, LA Marriott The only conference where GIS professionals, addressing coordinators, 9-1-1 and emergency response specialists come together for education and networking. A discounted conference rate of $129 single/double is available. Book Your Reservation Now! The conference is developed through abstracts submitted through a Call for Presentations. The Conference Committee, comprised …
NENA Programs
NENA / Department of Transportation Wireless NENA, in partnership with the U.S. Department of Transportation (USDOT), APCO, NASNA and other stakeholders, is conducting a Wireless Implementation Program to stimulate wireless Phase I and Phase II implementation throughout the U.S. Next Generation Partners Program (NGPP) A Partnership for ProgressThe NG Partner Program represents the efforts of NENAs …
FCC Announces September Public Safety Showcase
Posted: Sep 1 – 10:56 am The Federal Communications Commissions Office of Managing Director and the Public Safety and Homeland Security Bureau recently announced that during the month of September, the FCC Technology Experience Center will showcase public safety and homeland security technologies in recognition of Emergency Preparedness Month. The FCC Technology Experience Center (FCC …
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Technical Standards
NENA’s Technical Committee includes industry experts from both the public and private sectors and is made up of six topic specific committees. Each Committee is responsible for addressing current issues and issuing documents to assist with the implementation and maintenance of NG9-1-1(?). These documents consist of: A Technical Requirements Document (TRD) is used as a …
NENA’s New Magazine
Coming Soon! NENA’s BRAND NEW magazine, The Call! NENA is excited to announce our new magazine, The Call, will launch in late summer 2011! The Call will feature industry news as well as updates on technology, operations, training and policy. We are pleased to unveil that, for the first time, our official publication will be available in an interactive digital edition! …
Federal 9-1-1 Legislation
Wireless Communications and Public Safety Act of 1999 ENHANCE 911 Act of 2004 NET 911 Improvement Act of 2008 2008 FARM Bill (Sec. 6107) Implementing Recommendations of the 9/11 Commission Act of 2007 Wireless Communications and Public Safety Act of 1999 An Act to promote and enhance public safety through use of 9-1-1 as the universal emergency assistance …
Introduction to i3 Webinar – On-Demand Archive Coming Soon!
Posted: Jul 29 – 04:08 pm NENA and the Next Generation Partner Program would like to thank all who attended the first in a series of webinars on the i3 document that took place on Thursday, August 18. An archived version of this presentation and question and answer session designed to increase your knowledge of i3 …
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FCC Chairman Announces Action Plan to Improve the Deployment of NG9-1-1
Posted: Aug 15 – 03:19 pm On August 10, FCC Chairman Julius Genachowski announced his five-step action plan to chart the transition to Next Generation 9-1-1(?) (NG9-1-1(?)) services. Working with the public safety community, carriers, manufacturers and other service providers, Chairman Genachowskis goal is to ensure that effective emergency response is a critical element of …
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