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Sep 18, 2022
With the increasing demand for emergency services to keep up with our digital society, the need for more efficient 911 telecommunication systems is more essential than ever. No one understands the need for a faster, more precise emergency response th...
With the increasing demand for emergency services to keep up with our digital society, the need for more efficient 911 telecommunication systems is more essential than ever. No one understands the need for a faster, more precise emergency response than the public safety industry.
Government agencies have worked with 911 organizations since the early 2000s to improve and deploy emergency communication infrastructures. And the FCC (Federal Communications Commission) has been a big part of the pu...
Sep 06, 2022
In these unprecedented times, the demands for more efficient and reliable emergency response are higher than ever. With measures such as the NG9-1-1 initiative throughout the country, public safety personnel and local and federal governments are work...
In these unprecedented times, the demands for more efficient and reliable emergency response are higher than ever. With measures such as the NG9-1-1 initiative throughout the country, public safety personnel and local and federal governments are working together to bolster 911 services in every community.
One organization at the forefront of this effort is the NG911 Institute. This non-profit organization's mission is to support and aid the Congressional NextGen 9-1-1 Caucus in the rapid...
Aug 24, 2022
When it comes to NG9-1-1, many things contribute to successful deployment. A crucial part of the process is complying with The Federal Communications Commission's (FCC) rules and regulations and NENA standards.
There's no doubt that stayi...
When it comes to NG9-1-1, many things contribute to successful deployment. A crucial part of the process is complying with The Federal Communications Commission's (FCC) rules and regulations and NENA standards.
There's no doubt that staying compliant with federal rules and regulations can be daunting at times. However, it's essential to remember planning and taking necessary steps can mean a smoother NG911 transition for your emergency response organization without compromising...
Aug 11, 2022
Did you know that many states in America are actively working on implementing NG9-1-1 by following the NG911 Roadmap? While this is excellent news, many communities and jurisdictions are still relying on outdated 911 systems to help manage emergency...
Did you know that many states in America are actively working on implementing NG9-1-1 by following the NG911 Roadmap? While this is excellent news, many communities and jurisdictions are still relying on outdated 911 systems to help manage emergency calls and response services.
When it comes to public safety, having a 911 infrastructure that's faster, reliable, and adaptable can mean the difference between lives saved and tragedy. Implementing NG911 (Next Generation 911) in emergency call ce...
Aug 08, 2022
As Next Generation 911 is implemented across the nation, emergency professionals need to become familiar with NG9-1-1 terminology associated with this advanced technology. The NG911 infrastructure comes with many new standards for public safety, and...
As Next Generation 911 is implemented across the nation, emergency professionals need to become familiar with NG9-1-1 terminology associated with this advanced technology. The NG911 infrastructure comes with many new standards for public safety, and with those come essential terms, processes, acronyms, and entities to add to your vocabulary.
In this blog post from our trusted Next Generation 911 providers and experts at NGA, we will define some of the most important terms so that your emerge...
Jul 25, 2022
According to a report by NBC Washington in 2021, outdated 911 system technology caused nearly 100,000 emergency calls in our Nation's capital of Washington D.C. to be directed to the wrong call centers or required calls to be transferred to the prope...
According to a report by NBC Washington in 2021, outdated 911 system technology caused nearly 100,000 emergency calls in our Nation's capital of Washington D.C. to be directed to the wrong call centers or required calls to be transferred to the proper jurisdiction. Those 100,000 calls represented 100,000 individuals who were facing possible life-threatening situations.
Recent events such as inconsistent emergency call handling and transferring and security breaches have highlighted the vulne...
Jul 14, 2022
Emergency response is evolving. Smart devices and digital technologies allow dispatchers to receive and act on information instantly. If you're a public safety professional, you know just how vital advanced emergency telecommunications systems, like...
Emergency response is evolving. Smart devices and digital technologies allow dispatchers to receive and act on information instantly. If you're a public safety professional, you know just how vital advanced emergency telecommunications systems, like NG9-1-1, are to the people and communities you serve.
NG911 (Next Generation 911) is the future of emergency response. But what is NG911 really, and why is it such an essential upgrade for public safety?
In this blog from our NG911 providers and ex...
Jul 08, 2022
Regarding public safety, the U.S. has made great strides with the adoption and implementation of NG9-1-1 (Next Generation 911). The NG911 system is an innovative infrastructure that allows for seamless communication between 911 callers, dispatchers,...
Regarding public safety, the U.S. has made great strides with the adoption and implementation of NG9-1-1 (Next Generation 911). The NG911 system is an innovative infrastructure that allows for seamless communication between 911 callers, dispatchers, and first responders through interconnected IP (Internet Protocol) cloud-based networks.
While the Next Generation 911 system will guide public safety into the digital age with revolutionary telecommunications technology, migrating to NG911 can s...
Jun 17, 2022
911 call centers and emergency response organizations are being asked to do more with less these days. As public safety demands evolve with the rapid advancements in communication technology, 911 personnel must have the tools and infrastructures to p...
911 call centers and emergency response organizations are being asked to do more with less these days. As public safety demands evolve with the rapid advancements in communication technology, 911 personnel must have the tools and infrastructures to protect individuals and communities successfully.
Countless lives are saved annually across the United States thanks to the quick thinking of highly trained emergency response professionals and the 911 systems they use. As such, 911 telecommunicator...
Jun 09, 2022
NENA (The National Emergency Number Association) evaluates that 240 million 911 calls are made in America each year, with over 80 percent coming from smartphones and other wireless devices. Given this information, updating the 911 infrastructure with...
NENA (The National Emergency Number Association) evaluates that 240 million 911 calls are made in America each year, with over 80 percent coming from smartphones and other wireless devices. Given this information, updating the 911 infrastructure with more innovative and precise geographic location technology was a need recognized in 2000 that led to the development of NG9-1-1.
Emergency response telecommunications systems like NG911 (Next Generation 911) can not be truly successful witho...