Switzerland Fully Implements Next Generation 112
Switzerland has fully implemented Next Generation 112 (NG112), as of 13 January 2024. NG112 (eCall112 with MSD & AML) has been successfully introduced nationwide in Switzerland with the following technicalities: All 55 PSAPs in Switzerland have productive access to the central LIS via LIS proxy in order to obtain the network localisation, AML and MSD […]
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Belgian Government Drafts Legislation to Appoint 112 Backup Operator
In a bid to bolster the reliability and availability of emergency services, the Belgian government has embarked on a significant reform, deciding to appoint a second operator responsible for handling 112 emergency call routing alongside Proximus. The decision, greenlit by the cabinet and spearheaded by Minister Petra de Sutter, entails crucial changes in the telecom […]
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European Commission Adopts Delegated Regulation on in Vehicle eCall Systems
The European Commission has adopted this week a new delegated regulation on in-vehicle eCall systems. This legislation falls under the same context as the delegated regulation that was recently announced regarding eCall equipment in PSAPs, since regulatory changes are needed to ensure that eCall will be working on packet-switched networks (4G/5G) with the expected shutdown […]
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FCC Adopts Rules to Improve Routing of Wireless 911 Calls and Support Faster Emergency Response
The Federal Communications Commission (US) has adopted rules to more precisely route wireless 911 calls and Real-Time Texts (RTT) to 911 call centres, which can result in faster response times during emergencies and ultimately save lives. Wireless 911 calls have historically been routed to 911 call centres based on the location of the cell tower […]
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European Commission Adopts Delegated Regulation on eCall Equipment in PSAPs
The European Commission has adopted this week a new delegated regulation on eCall equipment in PSAPs. The legislation amends the 2013 delegated regulation which established specifications for upgrading the PSAP infrastructure required to handle eCalls with newer versions of relevant standards (EN16072:2022; EN16062:2023; EN17184/2022; EN15722:2020; EN16454:2023; CEN/TS 17240:2018). These pave the way for the transition […]
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Women in the Fire Service: From Early Pioneers to Distinguished Leaders
In 1989, the National Fire Service in Italy saw a historic moment: the entry of the first women into the operational sector, ushering in an era of change and inclusion. Initially, women entered management careers in technical roles, such as engineers and architects, marking an important first step toward gender diversity in a traditionally male […]
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European Commission Publishes Draft Delegated Regulation on eCall
The European Commission has published a draft delegated regulation to amend and supplement some of the current laws on eCall. The 112 eCall automatically dials Europe’s single 112 emergency number in the event of a serious road accident and communicates the vehicle’s location and other relevant data to the emergency services. The purpose of the […]
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Firefighters Mobilise to Tackle Biggest Wildfires Ever Recorded in the EU
To tackle the biggest wildfires ever recorded in the EU, the Commission’s Emergency Response Coordination Centre has mobilised 11 firefighting planes and 1 helicopter from the rescEU reserve, stationed in 6 Member States. In addition, 6 European countries have contributed with 6 ground forest fire fighting teams via the EU Civil Protection Mechanism. So far, […]
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Slovenia to Launch Telephone-Based Public Warning System in Autumn
A public system of warnings about extreme weather or natural disasters should be up and running in Slovenia this autumn, the Ministry of Digital Transformation said on Monday, after media suggested last week, amid fierce storms hitting the country, that residents should have been warned more effectively about the looming storms. This is a summary […]
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Cell Broadcast Used for the First Time in Mainland France
FR-Alert, France’s new public warning system, was used for the first time in mainland France due to meteorological conditions on July 11. Authorities used the new smartphone emergency alert system to alert people in areas affected by storms in the east of the country. Many residents of eastern France saw an unprecedented notification appear on […]
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