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GeoLynx first mapped ALI to plot telematics calls in California
Yolo Emergency Communications Agency (YECA) provides 9-1-1 and dispatch services for four law enforcement and 17 fire departments, within Yolo County. In December 2005, Yolo County implemented GeoLynx Dispatch Mapping after a GIS project completed by GeoComm.
On May 26, 2009 YECA, along with the State of California 9-1-1 office, conducted telematics testing with ATX and Intrado. During the testing, GeoComm was contacted to assist, and while on the telephone, was able to configure GeoLynx to recognize the TLMA class of service and plot the X/Y coordinates on GeoLynx in the YECA communications center, with no software modifications required. In the event YECA, or any communications center for that matter, are unable to communicate with anyone in the vehicle, the ability to plot the vehicle location using telematics technology is critical.
“Thanks to the quick work of GeoComm, the test results were so successful, YECA went live that day, and was the first PSAP in California to accept the newly formatted telematic calls,” stated Karen Avara, YECA Operations Manager.
While YECA is not receiving a large volume telematics calls at this time, the number of calls will increase in the future as more and more service companies test the capability and go live. YECA is now accepting telematics calls from ATX and OnStar and will be testing with another provider soon, stated Avara.
Receiving telematics calls is one of the critical elements of 9-1-1 response in a Next Generation environment, when part of the goal is to receive 9-1-1 calls from any device, anytime, anywhere.
About YECA:
YECA, a multi-agency public partnership, with highly-trained professional staff working cooperatively with police, fire and other emergency service personnel, will effectively use technology to provide the highest quality emergency communication and dispatch services to the public it serves.
Agencies include: West Sacramento Police, Woodland Police, Winters Police, Yolo County Sheriff, West Sacramento Fire, Woodland Fire, Winters Fire, Yolo Fire, Capay Valley Fire, Clarksburg Fire, Dunnigan Fire, Elkhorn Fire, Esparto Fire, Knights Landing Fire, Madison Fire, West Plainfield Fire, Willow Oak Fire, Zamora Fire, Yocha De He Fire, Arbuckle Fire (Colusa County), and Robbins Fire (Sutter County).
Yolo Emergency Communications Agency (YECA) provides 9-1-1 and dispatch services for four law enforcement and 17 fire departments, within Yolo County. In December 2005, Yolo County implemented GeoLynx Dispatch Mapping after a GIS project completed by GeoComm.
On May 26, 2009 YECA, along with the State of California 9-1-1 office, conducted telematics testing with ATX and Intrado. During the testing, GeoComm was contacted to assist, and while on the telephone, was able to configure GeoLynx to recognize the TLMA class of service and plot the X/Y coordinates on GeoLynx in the YECA communications center, with no software modifications required. In the event YECA, or any communications center for that matter, are unable to communicate with anyone in the vehicle, the ability to plot the vehicle location using telematics technology is critical.
“Thanks to the quick work of GeoComm, the test results were so successful, YECA went live that day, and was the first PSAP in California to accept the newly formatted telematic calls,” stated Karen Avara, YECA Operations Manager.
While YECA is not receiving a large volume telematics calls at this time, the number of calls will increase in the future as more and more service companies test the capability and go live. YECA is now accepting telematics calls from ATX and OnStar and will be testing with another provider soon, stated Avara.
Receiving telematics calls is one of the critical elements of 9-1-1 response in a Next Generation environment, when part of the goal is to receive 9-1-1 calls from any device, anytime, anywhere.
About YECA:
YECA, a multi-agency public partnership, with highly-trained professional staff working cooperatively with police, fire and other emergency service personnel, will effectively use technology to provide the highest quality emergency communication and dispatch services to the public it serves.
Agencies include: West Sacramento Police, Woodland Police, Winters Police, Yolo County Sheriff, West Sacramento Fire, Woodland Fire, Winters Fire, Yolo Fire, Capay Valley Fire, Clarksburg Fire, Dunnigan Fire, Elkhorn Fire, Esparto Fire, Knights Landing Fire, Madison Fire, West Plainfield Fire, Willow Oak Fire, Zamora Fire, Yocha De He Fire, Arbuckle Fire (Colusa County), and Robbins Fire (Sutter County).
Yolo Emergency Communications
Agency, CA
GeoLynx first mapped ALI to plot telematics calls in
California
"Thanks to the quick work of GeoComm, the test results were so successful, YECA
went live that day, and was the first PSAP in California to accept the newly formatted
telematic calls."
– Karen Avara, Yolo Emergency Communications Agency, California
– Karen Avara, Yolo Emergency Communications Agency, California
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