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Early-bird registration deals end THIS FRIDAY! Download the #NENA2018 conference brochure to get a jumpstart on planning your conference experience! Inside you'll find keynote speaker info, a current exhibitor roster, abstracts for education and training sessions, pre-conference course and workshop descriptions, and much more. Learn, grow, connect and discover at #NENA2018! Register now before rates go up on Saturday! Housing closes May 26 Lace up your running or walking shoes on June 17 in Nashville in support of 9-1-1 training and wellness programs! The run/walk is a fun and positive way to kick off your #NENA2018 conference experience. Even if you aren't a jogger or walker yet, you can be ready to join us in just a few weeks via programs like Couch to 5k. The Run for 9-1-1 generates funds for scholarships and 9-1-1 training opportunities, promotes healthy living among 9-1-1 professionals, and gives the Nashville community and supporters from around the country a chance to say "thank you" to 9-1-1. Training Update
Pinpointing Callers With Accurate Location Data
Sponsored by Solacom Wednesday, May 2 | 1 PM Eastern (live) or On-Demand FREE! Click here to register!
This webinar looks at the importance of accurate location data from a PSAP’s perspective. It presents a real-world example of how a fully optimized mapping solution enabled one PSAP to effectively respond to a school shooting hoax and apprehend the caller in thirteen minutes. Presenters will look at how all PSAPs can leverage GIS databases, sophisticated mapping applications, and third-party location information to optimize call handling and improve response times. Speakers: Jennifer Hunt - Marion County, Arkansas | Tony Parrott - Solacom | Nancy MacDonald - Solacom | Reinhard Ekl - RapidSOS CEUs: Attend this webinar and receive one-half ENP re-certification point toward the six-point maximum for non-NENA courses in the Professional Development CEU/Course Credits section. Can't attend on the 2nd? 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. 05.03.18 | Liability Issues in the 9-1-1 Center | Washington, DC | Register View the NENA Education Calendar to see additional upcoming classes! Association Business
Voting for NENA's 2018-19 Board of Directors opens Monday, May 7 and runs until Thursday, June 7. On Monday, May 7, 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:
Southeastern Region Director (two candidates; open to voting-eligibile NENA members in the region only):
Western Region Director (three candidates; open to voting-eligible NENA members in the region only):
The elections for Second Vice President (read Gary Bell's candidate statement) and Private Sector Director (read Ron Bloom's candidate statement) are uncontested, and therefore will not be open for voting. The positions of Northeastern Region Director, North-Central Region Director, and Canadian Region Director will be up for election in 2019.
After the voting period has ended, the Election Committee will certify the results on Sunday, June 17 in Nashville, TN, in accordance with the NENA Bylaws. Join us at NENA 2018 in Nashville from June 16-21, where the results of the election will be announced and your new Board of Directors installed!
Contact Anna Marie Batt with any questions about the candidates, the voting process, or general election details.
Pursuant to NENA's Bylaws, notice is hereby given that the membership of the National Emergency Number Association will hold an annual meeting during the NENA 2018 Conference & Expo at 6:15 PM on June 17, 2018 in the Karl F. Dean Grand Ballroom of Music City Center. The membership is advised of the following agenda:
I. Announcement of next annual conference site and dates
II. Reports of activities and financial condition of the association III. Announcement of preliminary election results IV. Members’ questions
Document Announcements
The NENA Emergency Services IP Network Design Information Document provides information that will assist in the development of requirements necessary to design ESInets that meet industry standards and best practices related to the NG9‑1‑1 systems that will depend on them for services. Readers are encouraged to review and refer to this document during preparations for procuring, building, and implementing an ESInet and to use it as an informative resource.
The NENA Communications Center/PSAP Disaster and Contingency Plans Model Recommendation is intended to serve as a reference to a contingency planning section of a Standard Operating Procedure (SOP) for use by Communications Centers and/or PSAP Authorities as guidance in the formulation of an agency SOP. Each agency is unique in its resources and operations and as such, this document should be modified and/or updated to meet the requirements and legal obligations of differing modes of operations. Click here for comment submission instructions. All comments are due by midnight Eastern on May 11. Contact the NENA Committee Resource Manager with any questions or concerns.
Having adjudicated all comments, the subject documents are now considered "stable." Per NENA IPR, Section 4.5 a "Stable Form Notice" is being issued for each and can be seen by clicking here.
Having adjudicated all comments, the subject documents are now considered "stable." Per NENA IPR, Section 4.5 a "Stable Form Notice" is being issued for each and can be seen by clicking here.
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The NENA Career Board is the best resource to recruit high-quality professionals in the 9-1-1 industry. Posting your open jobs on the NENA Career Board ensures you're getting exposure to the right candidates. Not only does posting your open jobs on NENA Career Board get them in front of top professionals, but you could also see your posted jobs on Google for Jobs, Google’s most recent feature, placing quality jobs from niche job boards on the first page of a user’s job search results!
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Telecommunicator Corner
Did you know that NENA has a great way to recognize telecommunicators who have gone above and beyond? It’s called the TC Spotlight! If you know of a TC that has done an exceptional job while handling a call, is devoted to his or her career, is a mentor to others, a great cheerleader for your agency, or just plain rocks, then we would like to help celebrate them! Share their awesome talents with the rest of the world by sending an email to tccaucus@nena.org and letting us know the nominee's name, years of service, current agency and position, and why he or she is being nominated.
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