Next Generation 911
Here’s a look under the hood at Next Generation 911 and how one department has implemented it
An explanation of the building blocks of Next Generation 911
Text messaging has been successfully used twice since the service launched six months ago
Read the responses from EMTs and paramedics and add your own in the comment section
The move lifts an earlier suspension of the $156.6 million grant for a new interoperable communication system
Share your plans to purchase a new computer-aided dispatch system to transition to NG911 technology
During the outage that lasted from 1 to 7 p.m., responders could hear 911 dispatchers, but dispatchers couldn’t hear responders
National 911 report provides detailed analysis of recent 911 statistics from more than 39 states
Next Generation 9-1-1 combines mission-critical public-safety information and leading-edge technology to improve EMS, fire, and police response to emergencies
Policy makers are working with public safety officials and the wireless communications industry on the long-term advancement of 911 technology
The study suggests it would be effective but expensive for counties to coordinate computer-aided dispatch systems and radio communications purchases