NENA ONTARIO

📢 **NENA Ontario (NENA ON) Executive Opening – 2nd Vice President**  NENA Ontario is governed by a Board of Directors and an Executive Committee that includes the offices of President, First Vice President, Second Vice President, and Past President.  We are currently accepting **nominations** for the **2nd Vice President** position, which will become vacant on **December 31st, 2024**. The selected candidate will serve a 3-year term—starting as 2nd VP in the first year, advancing to 1st VP in the second year, and becoming President in the third year.  **Position Details:**   - Commitment: 3 years   - Start Date: January 1, 2025   - Meetings: Held virtually on a monthly basis (with potential adjustments based on the year’s goals)  If you're interested in nominating a member, please submit your nomination by Friday, November 1st, 2024 via email to **directors@nenaontario.ca**. Our Board of Directors will review all nominations.  **Key Dates to Remember:**   - Nomination Deadline: November 1, 2024   - Online Election: November 12 – 29, 2024   - Results Announcement: At the 2024 AGM to be held in December Our Elections Chair, Tracy Klingbyle, will communicate the candidates’ bios and nomination results to all members via email.  📅 Keep an eye out for the **AGM meeting notice and agenda** in your inbox. I look forward to connecting with you all at the AGM!  Best of luck to all nominees!  

A huge thank you to the Police Association of Ontario for inviting NENA ONTARIO to present at the recent civilian conference on NENA Standards and Canada’s unique approach to implementing Next Generation 9-1-1. This transition requires cooperation and collaboration from many different stakeholders to make the move to NG9-1-1 a national reality. We sincerely appreciate the POA’s dedication and investment in learning to better represent their members during this critical transition.

🍁 Gratitude in Action: Thanksgiving and First Responders 🍁 As we gather with family and friends this Thanksgiving, it’s important to reflect on the people who make our communities safe and keep everything running smoothly. NENA ON extends our heartfelt appreciation to all the first responders—dispatchers, EMTs, firefighters and police officers—who will be on duty this weekend, often away from their loved ones. Your dedication and service do not go unnoticed. Thank you for the sacrifices you make to protect and care for us, especially during times when many of us are celebrating at home. This Thanksgiving, let's take a moment to recognize these everyday heroes who embody the spirit of giving. Your work ensures that our communities remain resilient, safe, and connected. We are grateful for your unwavering commitment. Wishing everyone a joyful and safe Thanksgiving! 🦃 #Gratitude #Thanksgiving #FirstResponders #NENAON

On this National Day for Truth and Reconciliation, we pause to reflect on the painful history and lasting impacts of residential schools on Indigenous communities across Canada. This day is a reminder of the importance of listening, learning, and standing in solidarity with those affected. As we honor the survivors and their families, let’s commit to fostering understanding, respect, and meaningful change. #EveryChildMatters #TruthAndReconciliation

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Register today for the next Women in 9-1-1 Webinar Series! Social Media: The Good, the Bad, & the Ugly September 19 at 3:00pm ET (live) or On-Demand More than five billion people use social media every day for an average of two-to-three hours, and undoubtedly it has changed the world forever - in some ways for the better and in some ways for the worse. In this webinar, we will have a lively discussion of: ✅ The positive ways social media can help connect individuals and build communities; ✅ The potential dangers and harms, including those to your health; ✅ Resources, strategies, and methods to promote safe interactions and digital citizenship. Register for Free Today ➡️ https://lnkd.in/eGbKEGxp Learn more about WIN ➡️ https://lnkd.in/e6djckm #Webinar #WomenIn911 #WIN #911Professionals

A huge shoutout to this year's amazing vendors at NENA ON! 🙌 Your engaging and informative presence truly elevated our conference experience. Your support is instrumental in helping us educate and reduce costs, and we couldn’t have done it without you. Thank you for being a key part of our success! 🌟 #NENAON2024 #VendorAppreciation #NENAONConference2024 #PublicSafetyProfessionals

It's hard to believe the NENA ON conference was already a week ago! 🌟 What an incredible week of learning, networking, and connecting with such inspiring professionals. The insights gained and the connections made are truly invaluable. Looking forward to putting all the new knowledge into practice and continuing the conversations we started. Thank you from your NENA ON executive to everyone who made this event so memorable! And please continue to send your pictures from this great event to conference@nenaontario.ca. #NENAON #NENAONConference2024 #911Professionals

What a week! We're finally able to take a breath after an amazing NENA ONTARIO Conference. On behalf of NENA Ontario and the entire conference planning committee, we want to extend a huge thank you to everyone who came out and made this event a success. It was incredible to reconnect with so many of you in person, share insights, and strengthen the bonds within our 9-1-1 community. The energy, engagement, and passion you brought to each session reminded us all why we do what we do. We’re grateful for the connections, conversations, and the shared drive to continue improving emergency communications. Here’s to the teamwork and collaboration that make our community stronger. Thank you for being a part of it! More photos to come!

We sincerely thank our silver sponsors Fire Monitoring of Canada Inc., Intrado , Comtech Telecommunications Corp. & General Motors for their generous support of the NENA ONTARIO Conference. Your commitment is vital to the success of this event, enabling us to unite industry professionals and advance 9-1-1 services in Ontario. Thank you for standing with us in our mission to enhance public safety!