NENA
Government & Politics abbreviation · Emergency Services
| Stands for | National Emergency Number Association |
|---|---|
| Categories | Government & Politics |
NENA stands for National Emergency Number Association, an emergency services abbreviation.
US professional organization for 911 professionals, founded in 1982, that develops standards for 911 and Next Generation 911 systems. NENA standards guide how calls are routed and data exchanged.
Example: The county followed NENA standards when it designed the new NG911 network.
Usage notes
NENA is a key body in the transition to IP-based 911 systems. It also offers certifications such as Emergency Number Professional (ENP). Members include PSAP managers and technology vendors.
Related abbreviations
More emergency services abbreviations
- LEL – Lower explosive limit
- LFB – London Fire Brigade
- LMR – Land mobile radio
- LODD – Line-of-duty death
- LZ – Landing zone
- MCI – Mass-casualty incident
- NFPA – National Fire Protection Association
- NG911 – Next Generation 911
- NIMS – National Incident Management System
- NRF – National Response Framework
- P25 – Project 25
- PAR – Personnel accountability report