NG9-1-1 Guide for 9-1-1 Authorities Now Available

NENA’s NG9-1-1 Guide for 9-1-1 Authorities is an easy to understand, high-level overview of the components of Next Generation 9-1-1 (NG9-1-1), specifically written for 9-1-1 authorities. The components and building blocks of NG9-1-1 are presented at a high level, with step-by-step call-flow diagrams. This provides 9-1-1 authorities with simple explanations along with links to specification documents containing additional detail. Information is also provided on some transitional services, such as text-to-9-1-1, as well as a brief explanation of FirstNet…

Public Safety Radio Project Nears Completion (GA)

The Public Safety Radio Communications System includes upgrades to the Camden County E911 Center along with three new towers and equipment installation at a fourth site with goal of providing county-wide coverage for all public safety radios, including Camden County Fire Rescue, Camden County Sheriff’s Office, Kingsland Fire and Police Departments, and St. Marys Fire and Police Departments… 

HCSO 9-1-1 CENTER ACHIEVES COMPLIANCE WITH OHIO 9-1-1 PROGRAM OFFICE (OH)

The Hardin County Sheriff’s Office received notification today that the Public Safety Answering Point; 9-1-1 Center in Hardin County has once again achieved compliance with the State of Ohio 9-1-1- Program Office’s regulations for PSAPs.

These requirements include, but are not limited to, the following: Continued education for telecommunicators, a training program for new telecommunicators, and technical/mechanical standards in the dispatch center… READ MORE

How FirstNet® and the Internet of Things Helped an Ambulance Company Stay One Step Ahead of the COVID-19 Outbreak

By Scott Yates, CEO, First Call Ambulance

NASHVILLE, TN – When COVID-19 hit, businesses had to find new ways to operate. With most of our employees working on the front lines of healthcare, the need to protect staff and patients was clear.

Our company, First Call Ambulance, is a medical transportation company, providing both emergency and non-emergency ambulance transportation. We are a certified, veteran-owned small business with 350 employees and more than 60 ambulances serving middle and east Tennessee. We respond to more than 50,000 calls a year for emergency and non-emergency ambulance transportation. READ MORE

Important Announcement: Date Change for #NENA2020

 

After careful consideration, NENA has decided to reschedule the NENA 2020 Conference & Expo, previously planned for June 13-18 in Long Beach, CA. The new dates are September 24-29 and Long Beach remains our host city. With the well-being of attendees, exhibitors, sponsors, and volunteers as the number one priority, it is clear that rescheduling #NENA2020 is the only responsible course of action at this time…

 

 

Benefits of FirstNet

By David Smith

Most of the time when we have issues trying to hear on a cell phone call, we turn into a version of Verizon’s original Test Man (played by Paul Marcarelli) and start repeating “Can you hear me now?” However, if the connection being made is needed by a first responder during an emergency, a momentary annoyance like this can turn into a life-threatening problem. So, what is there to do?

This blog appears in GetWireless. Click here to READ MORE