Let’s imagine a scenario where a caller connects with a 9-1-1 team. He wants to know the immediate location of the dispatchers because there is an emergency. He wants to do it through videos, real-time text messages, or photos. Fortunately, with next gen 911 it is very much a possibility. Thanks to the NG911 Emergency Services IP (Internet Protocol) Network ESInet.
What is ESInet?
The ESInet is the IP transport for the next-generation 911 system. With such a system in place, public safety agencies across the nation can benefit from more flexible, data-rich content, leading to more effective emergency response facilities.
That said, an ESInet represents an advanced IP-based network specifically designed for emergency telecommunications services. The system is intended for use by all connected public safety agencies.
The main purpose of an ESInet is to offer robust and reliable network infrastructure supporting the transfer of 911 calls for service and additional data to i3-compliant Public Safety Answering Points (PSAPs). The system complies with the National Emergency Number Association (NENA) standards, and ESInet plays a crucial role in enabling next-generation core services. The core services include functional elements designed to enhance call quality to offer service to the public as compared to the traditional 911 systems.
Some of the key functions of 911 systems include:
The system accurately helps to determine the caller’s location using Geographical Information System (GIS) data when available.
It helps in effectively routing the call to the appropriate PSAP by leveraging appropriately provisioned GIS data.
With the help of advanced policy routing and IP connectivity NG911 systems allow agencies to enact multi-layered call rollover capabilities.
How does ESInet work?
An ESInet for NG911 runs as a private network facilitating emergency services and data communications. It serves as a foundational infrastructure upon which NG911 manages to transfer the flow of a vast amount of information from callers.
With advanced NG911 ESInet, we get a sophisticated IP network in place, emergency call centers and other public safety organizations can swiftly relay life-saving information to first responders, ensuring timely and effective assistance during emergencies.
Connection of ESInet with NG911
Once you set up ESInet infrastructures are put in place, PSAPs will get the strong foundation that they need to build their NG911 system. The ESInet will be the base that will be the base for high-speed data transmission from the NGCS to the call handling touchpoint.
One should always aim for a well-designed ESInet to pool flexibility to public safety agencies, enabling them to tailor data sharing based on the predetermined policy.
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