Blogs
Oct 19, 2022
911 trunks are a vital part of our nation's emergency response infrastructure. Public Safety Answering Points (PSAPs) handle millions of calls each year, and 911 trunks are essential to ensuring that every one of those calls is answered. But not ever...
911 trunks are a vital part of our nation's emergency response infrastructure. Public Safety Answering Points (PSAPs) handle millions of calls each year, and 911 trunks are essential to ensuring that every one of those calls is answered. But not every call that reaches dispatchers is an emergency. Unfortunately, 911 call centers are overloaded due to communication technology advancements.
The influx of non-emergency phone calls is putting a strain on the current 911 system, leaving actua...
Oct 12, 2022
In today's fast-paced, digital world, we rely on cloud-based technology for just about everything. So it is no surprise that the public safety industry is transitioning to more modernized solutions to help improve how they deliver emergency response...
In today's fast-paced, digital world, we rely on cloud-based technology for just about everything. So it is no surprise that the public safety industry is transitioning to more modernized solutions to help improve how they deliver emergency response services. One of the most promising of these solutions is NG9-1-1 cloud-based calling.
In this blog from our trusted NG911 providers and experts at NGA, we'll discuss cloud-based calling with NG911 and how it's changing emergency response fo...
Oct 06, 2022
When most people think about emergency response, they think about the 9-1-1 system. While it has been around for decades, the current 911 infrastructure was not designed to handle the emergency communication needs of our digital society.
With rapid...
When most people think about emergency response, they think about the 9-1-1 system. While it has been around for decades, the current 911 infrastructure was not designed to handle the emergency communication needs of our digital society.
With rapid technological advances, especially within the last twenty years, we can now provide a better solution that will meet the needs of emergency responders and citizens alike. That solution is NG9-1-1.
In this blog, our trusted NG911 providers and exper...
Sep 26, 2022
The digital communications landscape is evolving rapidly, driving the high demand for more efficient and effective emergency response services. With the nationwide NG9-1-1 implementation initiative, PSAPs (public safety answering points) and other 91...
The digital communications landscape is evolving rapidly, driving the high demand for more efficient and effective emergency response services. With the nationwide NG9-1-1 implementation initiative, PSAPs (public safety answering points) and other 911 telecommunications agencies will access updated wireless multimedia communications technology.
Much of the Legacy 911 infrastructure that supports emergency calls has remained the same since the first 911 call was placed in February 1968. G...
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...