TENNESSEE EMERGENCY NUMBER ASSOCIATION

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.

CLICK ON THE LOGO ABOVE TO FIND OUT MORE INFORMATION REGARDING THIS YEAR'S CONFERENCE.

Attendee and

Industry Partner Registration

is now open.

Go to those pages for more information

Scramblin' in the

'Boro

2024 Golf Tournament

is all set.

This year willed be played at Champions Run Golf Course, Murfreesboro

Agenda

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This year's

Keynote Speaker is Tennessee's

very own

Jamison Peevyhouse

Don't miss him speak at the

Opening Session on Monday morning.

Wednesday's

Super Session will be

"Essentials in 9-1-1 Communications"

presented by

Maureen Dieckmann

The Super Session is included in your Conference registration or a Day Pass can be purchased for Wednesday only.

Click on this box for more information

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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