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NENA HQ Closed Monday, Feb. 8
Due to the weekend blizzard and the impact it had on area roads, the NENA office is closed today. Staff members will be working remotely and answering emails throughout the day.
NENA Ontario President Peter Gallant Passes Away
NENA is saddened to report the passing of NENA Ontario President Peter Gallant. Read More for the statement from the Ontario Chapter.
Positive 9-1-1 Story of the Week
This YouTube video from the Bonnie Hunt Show highlights a 9-1-1 call gone right! Watch the clip to hear 5-year-old Savannah from Indiana stay calm under pressure and give telecommunicator Jason Bonham all the information he needed to get help dispacted quickly. Print coverage and a video interview with Mr. Bonham are availabe at the KTHV website.
NENA Announces Four New Courses
NENA is proud to announce the creation of four new one-day in-person courses: Filling the Seats in Your PSAP, Customer Service for 9-1-1 Professionals, SOP SOS, and Life Skills for Telecommunicators. Read more for full descriptions, and visit our Host a Course page to find out how to bring these classes to you!
2ND NG9-1-1 Industry Collaboration Event
The NG9-1-1(?) Industry Collaboration Events Steering Committee has completed a review and prioritization of the proposals that were submitted for the second event. ICE 2 will be focused on NG9-1-1 Transitional Elements. Visit the ICE2 webpage for more information about all of the proposals, details about how to join the ICE 2 Planning Committee, or to learn about NENA NG9-1-1 Industry Collaboration Events.
9-1-1 Goes to Washington Update
Visit the 9-1-1 Goes to Washington webpage for recently announced event information. Here you will find a conference brochure, a detailed agenda, housing information, and much more!
NENA 2010: Brochure Available
The NENA 2010 Advance Registration Brochure is now available! The conference promises to be the must-attend event of the year for today's emergency communications professional. Don't miss your chance to be a part of it!
NENA Offers Compromise on Public Safety Wireless Broadband Network
On Nov. 18, NENA reached out to other public safety organizations in an attempt to reach a consensus on legislation to enable a nationwide wireless public safety broadband network, including the critical issue of funding. Click here to read the letter and "Read More" to view TR Daily's coverage.
Free On-Demand Webinar: Network Security in NG9-1-1
Click here to instantly watch an archived version of our recent webinar, Network Security in Next Generation 9-1-1: What You Need to Know to Keep Your System Safe. In the journey to NG9-1-1(?), it's critical to develop a comprehensive security strategy to keep your next generation emergency system continuously protected. Don't allow your system to become another statistic. Watch this webinar to learn what it takes to build a secure NG 9-1-1 system that keeps your PSAPs safe from worms, viruses and other attacks or disruptions to service.
NENA Past President and Stanton Award Recipient Norm Forshee, ENP Retires
Norman H. “Norm” Forshee, ENP is retiring as the Executive Director of the St. Clair County Illinois Emergency Telephone System Board, where he was responsible to a seven-member board managing the Enhanced 9-1-1 system, including 8 PSAPs, 93 Public Safety Agencies and 140 Telecommunicators who serve a population of more than 269,000.
Education Advisory Board Seeks New Member
The departure of an Education Advisory Board (EAB) member has created a vacancy on the committee. NENA is looking to fill the open seat with a NENA member in good standing who possesses the desire and dedication to become part of the team charged with carrying out NENA’s educational mission.
NENA Responds to "Today" Show Story on 9-1-1
On Thursday, January 7, NBC aired a story “911 [sic] Emergency: Are Operators Ready for Your Call?” NENA has issued a statement in response to the segment.
NENA Announces the Formation of New Pacific Chapter
Recently, the National Emergency Number Association (NENA) announced the formation of the Pacific Chapter, which includes Hawaii, American Samoa, and Guam.
NG9-1-1 STANDARDS STATUS
A listing and schedule of published, soon to be published, and future NG9-1-1(?) standards and documents has been placed on the NG9-1-1 Overall Status page. Currently identified standards and documents relating to NG9-1-1, the dates or timeframes for content review, and for publication are shown. This listing will be updated periodically. Questions can be referred to Roger Hixson.
NENA Membership: Why It Matters...
NENA recently released a brand new membership brochure containing information on the many benefits of belonging to NENA, as well as information on our events, committees, educational and informational initiatives, and other ongoing programs and activities.
NENA Announces Center Manager Certification Program
NENA’s new Center Manager Certification Program (CMCP) is designed to equip current, new, and potential PSAP and 9-1-1 Authority managers and supervisors with the tools needed to effectively manage their agency through a rigorous 40-hour course of lecture and lab-based education. The program serves as an affordable career advancement opportunity to anyone involved in public safety agency management, and provides education in subject areas that are critically important to anyone looking to forge a long and successful career path.
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