NENA NEWS
Looking for details on the emergency communication industry's premier annual event, taking place June 9-14 in Long Beach, CA? Look no further! The full NENA 2012 brochure is now available.
Thursday, April 19 at 1 p.m. (EST)
Sponsored by TruePosition
This free webinar explains how the FCC measures the performance of the wireless location technologies currently used to locate 9-1-1 phone calls made from cell phones. The webinar delves into the latest announcements from the FCC, including statements about county-wide averaging, a single location accuracy requirement, as well as an indoor location requirement. Also, analysts from Ovum review the results of a recent report that exposes the limitations of particular location techniques and shows the benefits of others.
Voting for NENA's 2012-2013 Executive Board opens Tuesday, April 24 and runs until Monday, May 28. On Tuesday, April 24, eligible members will receive an email with a direct link to NENA's online ballot along with voting instructions. Once a member logs in, he or she will be able to review the nominations and vote. After officially casting a vote, the voter will not be able to change his or her vote or access the ballot again. This election is for the following positions:
Second Vice President (two candidates; open to all voting-eligible NENA Members)
Western Regional Director (two candidates; open to voting-eligible NENA Members in the region)
The election for the Southeastern Regional Director position is uncontested, and therefore will not be open for voting. The positions of Northeastern Regional Director, Canadian Regional Director, North-Central Regional Director, and Private Sector Director will be up for election in 2013.
After the voting period has ended, the Election Committee will certify the results on Monday, June 11 in Long Beach, CA, in accordance with NENA Bylaws. Join us at NENA 2012 in Long Beach from June 9-14, where the results of the election will be announced and your new Executive Board installed!
Contact Bri Robinson with any questions about the candidates, the voting process, or general election details.
Congratulations, Kelli! We look forward to seeing you at NENA 2012!
The NENA Membership Committee is in the process of putting together a memorial for NENA Members who have recently passed. The remembrance will be part of NENA 2012. The criteria for inclusion that the Committee agreed upon is: A NENA Member who was actively involved in 9-1-1, e.g. Emergency Communications Board members, support personnel, (GIS, addressing, etc.) or PSAP personnel (directors, supervisors, dispatchers, calltakers, support staff).
If there is someone you would like to include in the tribute, please send the person's name, job title, agency, year of death, and a picture to Linda Draughn-Woloski. To create this memorial in time for our annual conference, please submit the requested information no later than May 18.
Rep. Anna G. Eshoo (D-Palo Alto) issued the following statement recently welcoming April as National 9-1-1 Education Month:
"9-1-1 continues to be America's best-known number and our most often used public safety tool," said Rep. Eshoo. "Our local 9-1-1 call centers are on the front lines making sure that emergency information is delivered quickly and accurately to first responders. So as advancements in technology usher in new tools that expand the way we call in emergencies, it's important that people know how to utilize them. This month we can make it a point to raise public awareness, especially about Next Generation 9-1-1 technology that, in the coming years, will give local call centers the capability to receive text messages, photos, and video from people at the scene of an emergency. In life threatening situations, this enhanced information is vital to first responders."
The NENA Publications Committee is seeking submissions for publication consideration for the fall 2012 edition of The Call. The theme of the issue will be "PSAP HR Issues."
Manuscripts should not exceed 20 double-spaced pages and should follow current American Psychological Association (APA) style. Further instructions for authors can be found by clicking here.
Manuscripts may be submitted electronically; send the document as an email attachment to Steve O'Conor, Chair of the Publications Committee, for consideration. The submission deadline for the fall issue is April 30, 2012.
You no longer have to wait for your renewal statement to arrive in the mail! Save time and paper by renewing online today.
The new NENA website offers you the ability to instantly renew your membership online by credit card or check in just a few easy steps: simply log in, go to your Manage Profile page and click on Membership under the "Account History" header to view your renewal options. From there you can pay online and print out a receipt for your records.
Help NENA go green and paperless by taking advantage of this quick and easy renewal option!
Make sure the addresses (email and postal) that we have on file for you are current! Please log in to your online member account to verify or update your information, or send an email to Bri Robinson.
UPCOMING DEADLINES
Register before June 25, 2012, for the next ENP examination window: July 21 - Aug. 4, 2012. Visit the ENP Web page for more information.
GOVERNMENT AFFAIRS UPDATE
FCC Chairman Julius Genachowski today announced Jamie Barnett, Rear Admiral USNR (Retired), Chief of the FCC’s Public Safety and Homeland Security Bureau (PSHSB), will leave his position at the end of the month to return to the Potomac Institute for Policy Studies, a leading science and technology policy think tank, where he will be Senior Vice President. David Furth, currently a Deputy Chief in PSHSB, will serve as Acting Bureau Chief.
Chairman Genachowski said, "Jamie is an extraordinarily talented and effective leader, a valued colleague, and an outstanding and dedicated public servant. Thanks to his efforts, our country’s communications networks are stronger and more resilient, and Americans are and will be safer in significant ways. I wish Jamie the best as he moves on to the next stage of an already distinguished career."
Click here to read the rest of the FCC news release.
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 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.
HELP WANTED
NENA's new and improved career center now offers more options and search functionality to job seekers and recruiters, including the ability to browse openings by category, subscribe to receive email notifications of new openings and apply for openings directly online. Recruiters can now view and rate candidates applying for openings, search the resume database of available candidates (members-only feature), and manage postings online.
UPCOMING EVENTS
No matter what your role in public safety, NENA 2012 provides practical knowledge and tools that you can take home and immediately put into action.
Featuring inspiring keynote speakers, general sessions tackling the big issues, dozens of education and training sessions designed to inform and empower, comprehensive full-day and multi-day courses and workshops with real-world applications, unparalleled opportunities to network and dialogue with peers, and an exhibit hall showcasing cutting-edge products and services, NENA 2012 is guaranteed to better equip you for your job and actively prepare you for the road ahead.
NENA 2012 Highlights:
Don't miss your chance to be a part of the must-attend public safety event of the year! Visit the online brochure and register now to take advantage of special early bird pricing! Don't wait - rates go up after April 30, and housing is available only until May 16!
Thinking about exhibiting at the NENA 2012 Conference & Trade Show?
Check out NENA's online prospectus! Showing off your company's products and services in the NENA 2012 Exhibit Hall is the best way to reach public safety decision-makers.
The latest in emergency communications technologies and products will be on display at NENA 2012. Attendees will see, hear, and feel the newest public safety goods and services firsthand, and gain the knowledge necessary to make well-informed buying decisions. The Hall provides critical connections between buyers and sellers, allowing vendors to learn about customer needs and customers to learn about new solutions in the marketplace.
Contact Anna Marie Batt for additional details about exhibiting at NENA's premier annual event. Sponsorship opportunities are also available.
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