Glossary of Terms

Understand basic Public Safety definitions and terms.

ESMI

Definition:

Emergency Service Messaging Interface. Emergency Information Services Interface (EISI) and Emergency Service
Messaging Interface (ESMI) comprise a suite of standards under the umbrella of Emergency Services Network Interfaces
(ESNI) that enable an evolutionary migration from existing PSAP ALI services and interfaces to next generation services.

ESN

1. Emergency Service Number A three-digit number that is assigned to the caller's telephone number in the tandem office translations. The emergency...

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Understanding Emergency Service Zones: Key Public Safety Terms Explained

Emergency Service Zone. An area in which all 9‐1‐1 calls are routed to a specific PSAP and in which all residents are served by the same responding...

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ESC

Enterprise Small Cell.

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ESG

Emergency Services Gateway.

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