Next generation 112 – 2019 plugtests event
Will you miss the third Next Generation Communications & PEMEA Plugtests? This edition will see a testing campaign based on the use cases developed by ETSI and EENA and is a unique chance for vendors of emergency communication equipment to test their product against different implementations and scenarios. More details on the event below. When […]
Public safety industry directory available for download
The latest edition of the “who is who” handbook in the public safety industry is now available! What’s the handbook? A unique resource for: Emergency services looking for the best market overview of solution providers Industry representatives looking for partners In a landscape that is constantly under change, it is important to stay up-to-date. The […]
The future of European emergency Services – what will change?
Emergency services work will soon be impacted by the latest European legislation on telecommunications. The legislation has several provisions on the functioning of emergency services including on accessibility, location, reverse 112 and more. But European legislation is tricky to understand. So how can you know what’s the impact on your work? Here’s how: Our very own Benoit […]
Status of emergency services main topics in Europe
It has been 1 year since European emergency services marched to Brussels. Why? To contribute to the improvement of emergency services for all Europeans! In October 2017, 100 EENA Members worked for 2 days during 12 workshops coming up with recommendations on the future of all emergency response essentials. They then met with the European […]
Drones help search and rescue teams find victims faster, new study shows
Search and rescue teams found simulated victims faster when they used drones for help, a new study released today finds. The study concludes that drones offer enormous potential to help search and rescue (SAR) efforts, and rescue squads need to develop new standards, tactics and protocols to take full advantage of drones’ aerial perspective. These […]
European project redefines borders for emergency apps
Emergency apps working everywhere in Europe: a new era for emergency services The pan-European project to change the emergency apps landscape by allowing cross-border interconnections kicks off in Madrid on 11 September. Meet the countries that will join this pilot programme and push forward safety in Europe. What is this all about? Unfortunately, Europe has […]
Shaping the future of drones in emergencies
The potential advantages of Unmanned Aerial Vehicles (UAVs) in emergencies are undeniable. But few emergency services organisations benefit from them in their everyday operations. Worry not! The first edition of the “Drones & Public Safety Summit” promises to be a force of change. The full-day free event will welcome emergency services, technology specialists, decision-makers and […]
Cybersecurity: Guidelines and Best Practices for Emergency Services
As our lives revolve more and more around technology, we are also increasingly aware of the cybersecurity risks. Public Safety organisations are by no means exempt from this threat, with several suffering recent cyberattacks. Techniques of cyber criminals are rapidly evolving & hacking tools are increasingly available, making it easier for anyone to launch an […]
Next Generation 112 Plugtests event 2019
If we’ve said it once, we’ve said it a thousand times: Next Generation 112 is already here. From geo-localisation solutions to content-rich emergency calls, technology today allows for a tremendous amount of information to be passed on to emergency rescuers. So, what’s next? Making sure market solutions are interoperable. EENA, in partnership with the ETSI […]
Public Warning in Chile : EENA Case Study
Chile has a significantly high exposure to disaster risk, with extreme natural events being a major part of its history. The situation has pushed the country to strengthen its resilience, learning lessons after each major event suffered. Initially exclusively reactive, Chile has turned towards a more preventative attitude, making it today one of the leading […]