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Join NENA from February 21-24 just steps from the nation's capital in Arlington, VA for 9-1-1 Goes to Washington! 9-1-1 Goes to Washington brings together hundreds of 9-1-1 professionals from around the country with policy leaders in our nation's capital to explore and discuss today's most pressing 9-1-1 and emergency communications issues. 9-1-1 Goes to Washington is the only event where you can learn about the policy challenges facing public safety and take immediate action to address them through dialog with your elected and appointed officials.
Our three-day program offers a significant opportunity for 9-1-1 professionals to shape the nation’s emergency communications policy agenda. Join us in Washington for a dynamic, interactive three-day program where you will receive:
Congratulations to the whopping 73 9-1-1 professionals who passed the fall 2015 ENP exam and are now certified Emergency Number Professionals! Well done! For more information on how you too can achieve this prestigious professional designation, visit the ENP webpage.
What PSAPs Need to Know for the Upcoming Launch of the RapidSOS One-Touch-911 Mobile App
Sponsored by RapidSOS Thursday, December 3 | 1PM Eastern (live) or On-Demand Free! Click here to register! RapidSOS is an emergency technology start-up with the mission of bringing more accurate and richer data from mobile devices to the PSAP. They’ve spent the past several years working closely with the 9-1-1 community to develop the ability to push precise location and more through existing systems (e.g., ANI/ALI), without any cost or additional equipment at PSAPs. Over the last four months they’ve conducted test calls across all 50 states, and are preparing to launch in early 2016. They are partnering with some of Silicon Valley’s most famous technology firms to drive broad adoption in 2016. During this webinar, the RapidSOS team will discuss their upcoming consumer launch, give an overview on how calls from the application will flow into your PSAP, and answer questions that were raised through an extensive PSAP testing program over the last few months. Presenters will also provide details on how you can sign up for additional testing at your PSAP and get early access to the mobile application. Can't attend on the 3rd? Register now and you will have access to the on-demand webinar archive via the registration landing page. Webinar Access Info Dial-in and web-access details will be provided to attendees via email automatically upon registration. The views expressed during this webinar are those of the sponsor and not necessarily those of NENA. NENA does not endorse any proprietary product or solution. Contact Sean Sullivan for more information on how your company can participate in NENA’s sponsored webinar program. NENA joins FCC Chairman Wheeler’s call for the evolution of our nation’s 9-1-1 system. Every day, we see technology’s possibilities realized in our smartphones, connected vehicles, smart homes, and so much more. Public expectation demands that consumers be able to communicate with response agencies the same way they communicate with each other – utilizing the latest IP-based devices that can push and pull information seamlessly. The time has come to make the financial investment necessary to make Next Generation 9-1-1 a reality. This technology will better serve those who reach out to 9-1-1 almost 250 million times per year, and give our field responders the tools necessary to keep the public safe during personal emergencies and large-scale disasters.
This webinar will feature a presentation by the Public Safety and Homeland Security Bureau of the Federal Communications Commission (FCC). Mr. Tim May, Policy and Licensing Division of the FCC’s Public Safety and Homeland Security Bureau, will share an update on the 9-1-1 activities of the commission. In addition, Mr. May will share information from the December meeting of the FCC’s Task Force on Optimal Public Safety Answering Point (PSAP) Architecture (TFOPA).
Also presenting and available for questions is Mr. Eric Parry from the Utah Communications Authority, 9-1-1 Division. Mr. Parry will share the benefits and considerations of:
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We look forward to sharing many new and exciting member benefits with you in the coming year! NENA is pleased to open the nominations process for our 2016-2017 Executive Board election! This election will be for the following positions:
Click here to download a .zip file of election documents and resources that includes:
NENA is proud to launch the new NENA Career Center, where you will find all of the best 9-1-1 industry jobs in one place. Visit www.nena.org/jobs to:
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OPS UPDATE
The Federal Railroad Administration (FRA) has developed informational web-based videos relating to the Rail Safety for Law Enforcement and Emergency Dispatcher Training. FRA has developed these web-based informational programs to improve the knowledge, skills and abilities of first responders when assessing and responding to rail-related incidents, highlighting key points such as:
TECH UPDATE
NENA NG9-1-1 Security Information Document, NENA-INF-015.1-201X (DRAFT), has been posted to the NENA collaboration website and is available for Public Review and Comment. This document is intended to provide guidance on how to approach the end state security environment as documented in the i3 architecture documents.
Current NENA Development Group members with a login to NENA Workspace can submit comments by clicking here. Those without a login can click here. From there, select "add a comment" just above the title "Document Details." Please complete all requested data and "Save" OR if submitting multiple comments, select "Save and Add Another." All comments are due by November 30, 2015. Contact the NENA Committee Resource Manager with any questions or concerns. EMERGENCY COMMUNICATION NEWS
NENA recently launched a FREE email news service called Public Safety SmartBrief. It provides a weekly summary of news, trends, and updates on public safety issues – not just 9-1-1 but also police, fire, and EMS. Knowledgeable editors handpick key articles from hundreds of publications, summarize them, and provide direct links to the original sources.
In other words, we do all the research, and you get the latest news in your inbox or on your handheld device absolutely free.
UPCOMING EVENTS
February 21-24, 2016 | 9-1-1 Goes to Washington | Arlington, VA
June 11-16, 2016 | NENA 2016 Conference & Expo | Indianapolis, IN UPCOMING EDUCATION COURSES
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