Fairfax County Upgrades to Next Generation 9-1-1 Platform Featuring Airbus DS Communications’ VESTA 9-1-1 Call Handling Solution
Recently, Fairfax County awarded its Next Generation 9-1-1 (NG9-1-1) contract to General Dynamics Information Technology, headquartered in Fairfax County, to develop, deploy and provide maintenance and support for the solution.
One of the vital components in the new system is the VESTA 9-1-1 call handling equipment, provided by Airbus DS Communications.
“Fairfax County has long played an important leadership role in the Public Safety industry as they adopt new strategies and technologies that improve their ability to respond to their community. They continue to set a new standard for PSAPs across the country,” said Bob Freinberg, CEO of Airbus DS Communications. “Airbus DS Communications is proud to be a part of their NG9-1-1 solution with General Dynamics.”
Fairfax County first used VESTA equipment in 1992. Since that time, the county’s population has grown by nearly 40 percent to more than 1.1 million residents.
“The VESTA 9-1-1 solution not only enhances our call center’s previous capabilities, but now provide us the opportunity to be NG 9-1-1 ready,” said Steve McMurrer, 9-1-1 System Administrator for Fairfax County. “By taking this next step, we can ensure our community continues to have the most advanced and dependable 9-1-1 services for years to come.”
“The VESTA 9-1-1 solution not only enhances our call center’s previous capabilities, but now provide us the opportunity to be NG 9-1-1 ready,” said Steve McMurrer, 9-1-1 System Administrator for Fairfax County. “By taking this next step, we can ensure our community continues to have the most advanced and dependable 9-1-1 services for years to come.”
This move to NG9-1-1 means residents of Fairfax County will continue to be served by one of the most advanced 9-1-1 centers in the nation.
