The National 911 Program, overseen by the National Highway Traffic Safety Administration (NHTSA) within the U.S. Department of Transportation (DOT), provides leadership and coordination to support and promote optimal 911 services across the nation. It coordinates federal efforts, disseminates grant funding, and offers resources and tools to help 911 systems transition to updated technologies like Next Generation 911 (NG911). The program collaborates with states, technology providers, public safety officials, and 911 professionals to advance 911 services and improve emergency response. Associated keywords: 911, NG911, emergency communications, public safety, interoperability.
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Mission Critical Partners has supported the National 911 Program since 2014 by facilitating initiatives such as the Next Generation 911 Cost Study Report to Congress, Recommended Minimum Training Guidelines for Telecommunicators, and the Model State 911 Plan.
Mission Critical Partners will support the National 911 Program in guiding 911 centers across the country with NG911 implementation.
One primary objective of the National 911 Program is to develop and share resources concerning the technology used in providing 911 services.
The National 911 Program/Mission Critical Partners final report will document the current status of GIS, including how lack of GIS consistency creates problems as 911 centers deploy NG911 and transfer calls across jurisdictions.
The National 911 Program is responsible for improving coordination and communication among federal, state, and local 911 centers, personnel, telecommunications carriers, and vendors.