The FCC also requires wireless telephone carriers to provide 911 and E911 capability, where a Public Safety Answering Point (PSAP) requests it. For example, most 911 systems now automatically report the telephone number and location of 911 calls made from wireline phones, a capability called Enhanced 911, or E911. In order to deliver emergency help more quickly and effectively, the carriers and public safety entities are upgrading the 911 network on a regular basis.
The FCC has designed and established transition periods to bring the nation's communications infrastructure into compliance. The FCC has taken a number of steps to increase public safety by encouraging and coordinating development of a nationwide, seamless communications system for emergency services. One provision of the 911 Act directs the FCC to make 911 the universal emergency number for all telephone services. In October 1999, the Wireless Communications and Public Safety Act of 1999 (911 Act) took effect with the purpose of improving public safety by encouraging and facilitating the prompt deployment of a nationwide, seamless communications infrastructure for emergency services. In 2018, the FBI reported an increase in the number of agents who had died due to 9/11-related illnesses, ABC News reported.911 service is a vital part of our nation's emergency response and disaster preparedness system. The NYPD has lost more than 200 former and current officers because of related diseases since 2011, and more than 500 have related cancers. In addition to firefighters who were on the scene that day, other first responders have not been immune to sickness and death. "Though we are unable to join in person this year to remember these 27 extraordinary individuals, we still pause to honor that promise by ensuring their memory lives on with their inclusion on our World Trade Center memorial wall." "Our Department made a solemn promise to never forget the bravery and sacrifice of the 343 members who gave their lives on September 11th, and the growing list of heroes who have died due to illnesses related to their courageous work throughout the rescue and recovery effort," said New York City Fire Commissioner Daniel A.
SEE ALSO: 9/11 Timeline: How the September 11 attacks unfoldedĮach year, first responders who've died from illnesses related to the attacks are honored as their names are added to the World Trade Center memorial wall at FDNY headquarters.
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