OUR ORGANIZATION

The Tennessee Emergency Number Association (TENA) is a not-for profit corporation which was established in 1985 following the passage of the Emergency Communications Act. The membership of TENA is comprised of public safety communications professionals representing the Emergency Communications District's throughout Tennessee. In addition, a number of individuals from commercial and industrial firms hold membership.

TENA is governed by a thirteen member Board of Directors who are elected for two-year terms at the organization's Annual Conference.

Our members are dedicated to making 9-1-1 and emergency communications work better.

We measure our success in the lives that are saved by 9-1-1 each day.

OUR MISSION

To foster the technological advancement, availability and implementation of a universal 9-1-1 emergency telephone system by promoting research, planning, training and education.

OUR OBJECTIVES

The protection of human life, the preservation of property and the support of general community security are TENA's main objectives. TENA serves as a unified voice and a source for networking for Emergency Communications Districts across the state. Acting as a unified organization to represent the interests of all districts statewide, TENA takes an active role in both legislative and operational concerns.

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NEWS

The Nomination Form for the 2024-2025 Special Election for TENA West Region Rep can be found at TENA Election Nomination Form

7 Tennessee 911 agencies are working through the devastation and destruction Hurricane Helene brought to East Tennessee and the surrounding states.

Please keep them in your prayers as they work through these challenging times.

They are Johnson County, Sullivan County, Greene County, Unicoi County, Carter County, Cocke County and Washington County.

NENA NEWS

NENA PARTNERS WITH BETTERHELP TO PROVIDE ASSISTANCE TO THOSE AFFECTED BY HURRICAN HELENE

NENA understands that many of you have been deeply affected by the devastating impacts of Hurricane Helene. During these challenging times, your well-being is our top priority. To support our members in need, NENA is offering three free months of counseling through our partnership with BetterHelp, the leading online therapy platform. This service is available to all NENA members who have been impacted by the hurricane, providing confidential, professional counseling at the time and place that work best for you. Please take advantage of this opportunity to focus on your mental health and emotional recovery.

Visit betterhelp.com/voucher and enter the code hurricane-helene-support to redeem your three free months of counseling.

Click here for additional details about BetterHelp and the online-therapy experience.

For additional health, wellness, and resiliency resources, visit the NENA Continuum web portal.

NENA LAUNCHES WORKFORCE-RECRUITMENT RESOURCES TO HELP COMBAT THE 9-1-1 STAFFING CRISIS

NENA is proud to announce the launch of new workforce-recruitment resources to help 9-1-1 centers attract talent to the emergency-communications profession and address the 9-1-1 staffing crisis.

The four video PSAs – available for free to any 9-1-1 center or 9-1-1 authority – promote the rewarding and meaningful jobs available in the emergency-communications field; they can be used in recruiting and hiring efforts to reach candidates and educate them about the benefits of a career in 9-1-1. You can view and download the videos here.

To view the videos, click here

POST TRAGEDY CARE PLAN

As call volumes surge nationwide, the mental health of our 9-1-1 professionals is paramount. To support them, NENA has curated a comprehensive "Post Tragedy Care Plan Checklist" for 9-1-1 leaders. This resource offers vital guidance on how to effectively assist staff during and after high-impact events.

Download the checklist here to help ensure the well-being of our heroes:

https://cdn.ymaws.com/.../0001_POST_TRAGEDY_CHECKLIST_.pdf

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