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Dec 22, 2021
If you're in the public safety industry, chances are you've heard of or are familiar with NG9-1-1. Known as the next evolution in emergency response, Next Generation 911 is designed to provide the tools 911 professionals need to serve and protect the...
If you're in the public safety industry, chances are you've heard of or are familiar with NG9-1-1. Known as the next evolution in emergency response, Next Generation 911 is designed to provide the tools 911 professionals need to serve and protect the general public.
A large part of what helps make faster and more accurate emergency response with Next Generation 911 possible is NG911 Core Services (NGCS). But what are NGCS exactly?
In this blog, our trusted NG911 providers at NGA will discuss:...
Dec 16, 2021
The Next Generation 9-1-1 Act of 2021 And What It Means for The Future of Emergency Response
The evolution of emergency response means going beyond traditional 911 systems. Currently, conventional 911 infrastructures cannot support the increasi...
The Next Generation 9-1-1 Act of 2021 And What It Means for The Future of Emergency Response
The evolution of emergency response means going beyond traditional 911 systems. Currently, conventional 911 infrastructures cannot support the increasing need for public safety services and advancing technology.
Next Generation 911 has been called "the future of emergency response" for 20 years. Surprisingly, there's still a good amount of ECCs and PSAPs that have yet to transition to NG9-1-1....
Dec 13, 2021
NG911 Multimedia Sharing: Bringing Emergency Response into the Digital Age
The sending and receiving of multimedia information through the web or any number of smart devices is taken for granted by many people until they face an emergency. As the de...
NG911 Multimedia Sharing: Bringing Emergency Response into the Digital Age
The sending and receiving of multimedia information through the web or any number of smart devices is taken for granted by many people until they face an emergency. As the demand for faster and more accurate emergency response increases, 911 systems must continue to adapt and evolve to accurately and effectively answer the call. With the implementation of NG9-1-1 comes innovative features such as NG911 multimedia sharing...
Dec 08, 2021
Next Generation 911 will change the way the public safety industry provides emergency response services and how the general public communicates with 911 professionals. Is your organization NG9-1-1 ready? If not, it's time to start preparing!
Not s...
Next Generation 911 will change the way the public safety industry provides emergency response services and how the general public communicates with 911 professionals. Is your organization NG9-1-1 ready? If not, it's time to start preparing!
Not sure how to get started? No problem! This blog post is designed to help you prepare for NG911.
**In this blog, our Next Generation 911 providers and experts at NGA will discuss:**
* The purpose of NG911
* What’s included
* NG911 preparation
*...
Nov 25, 2021
A call to 911 is a call for help. Emergency response systems like NG9-1-1 must offer the highest levels of reliability and security to be effective, especially when integrated into emergency communications networks. The need for Next Genera...
A call to 911 is a call for help. Emergency response systems like NG9-1-1 must offer the highest levels of reliability and security to be effective, especially when integrated into emergency communications networks. The need for Next Generation 911 infrastructure security is vital. This is because public safety professionals rely on the cloud and other Internet Protocol (IP) platforms that allow for interconnectivity across a range of public and private networks. It is this NG911 infra...
Nov 18, 2021
NG911 GIS And Geospatial Routing: What It Is And Why It Matters
In the wake of an emergency or natural disaster, data-driven mapping software can mean the difference between saving lives or tragedy. As more government agencies and 911 call centers u...
NG911 GIS And Geospatial Routing: What It Is And Why It Matters
In the wake of an emergency or natural disaster, data-driven mapping software can mean the difference between saving lives or tragedy. As more government agencies and 911 call centers use Geographic Information Systems (GIS) and Geospatial Routing technology, they can significantly impact responding to the unexpected.
Geospatial Routing, a form of GIS, is changing how emergency personnel and 911 callers communicate with each other...
Nov 08, 2021
Next Generation 9-1-1 (NG911) FAQs: What it is, How it Works and the Future of Emergency Call Processing and Response
Next Generation 911 (NG911) is the next evolution of emergency call processing and response systems technology.The purpose of NG9...
Next Generation 9-1-1 (NG911) FAQs: What it is, How it Works and the Future of Emergency Call Processing and Response
Next Generation 911 (NG911) is the next evolution of emergency call processing and response systems technology.The purpose of NG9-1-1 is to provide the public with better access to emergency services by leveraging advanced communications and wireless technologies.
NG9-1-1 will give first responders more information about what they are facing during an emergency response, p...
Oct 27, 2021
In today's fast-paced world, the demand for faster service and reliable technology is necessary and essential. To serve and protect the general public as effectively as possible, emergency call centers must implement new technology. Cloud-based call-...
In today's fast-paced world, the demand for faster service and reliable technology is necessary and essential. To serve and protect the general public as effectively as possible, emergency call centers must implement new technology. Cloud-based call-handling systems are the future of emergency response as they provide an innovative and streamlined solution to meet these demands.
At NGA 911, we are proud to offer public safety organizations and personnel with our ACE (Advanced Communications E...
Oct 20, 2021
Telecommunicators and dispatchers are the very first responders to answer the call when an emergency strikes. The work is often equally stressful, demanding, and rewarding.
Additionally, public safety organizations and call centers are experienci...
Telecommunicators and dispatchers are the very first responders to answer the call when an emergency strikes. The work is often equally stressful, demanding, and rewarding.
Additionally, public safety organizations and call centers are experiencing major shifts in their telecommunications systems, technology, and protocols with the implementation of NG911 nationwide.
As telecommunicators learn to adjust to Next Generation 911, public safety agencies can help them adapt with less mental s...
Oct 14, 2021
In an emergency, every second counts. Depending on the particular situation, contacting 911 via phone call may not be an option. Real-time text, or RTT, is a capability included with NG911 solutions. As a leading provider of Next Generation 911 Core...
In an emergency, every second counts. Depending on the particular situation, contacting 911 via phone call may not be an option. Real-time text, or RTT, is a capability included with NG911 solutions. As a leading provider of Next Generation 911 Core Services, NGA 911 offers RTT to help public safety agencies respond to emergencies more efficiently.
RTT can be used by anyone, at any time, as long as you have the app on your smartphone, tablet, or smartwatch. NGA 911’s customizable software ea...