Florida Administrative Code › 60 - DEPARTMENT OF MANAGEMENT SERVICES › 60FF - Technology Program › Chapter 60FF-6 - STATE E911 PLAN › Section 60FF-6.004 - Florida Emergency Communications Number E911 State Plan Administration Rule

Current through Reg. 50, No. 138; July 16, 2024
(1) The Board of County
				Commissioners in each county is established as the responsible fiscal agent.
				The funds collected and interest earned are appropriated for E911 purposes by
				the county commissioners for the County 911 system and operations. Ultimate
				responsibility and authority within a county for the E911 System rests with the
				Board of County Commissioners.
(2)
				The only advertised emergency number shall be 911. This shall include emergency
				numbers on public safety vehicles, stickers, signs and telephone directories.
				Specifically, the only advertised emergency number for Teletypewriters (TTYs)
				shall be 911. All other listed or advertised telephone numbers shall be
				designated as non-emergency or other important numbers.
(3) County 911 Coordinator.
(a) The Board of County Commissioners shall
				designate a knowledgeable individual as its county 911 coordinator. This
				individual is responsible for coordinating the E911 program within their
				county, who will serve as a single point of contact with the Department for all
				E911 related issues. The Board of County Commissioners shall provide written
				notification to the Statewide 911 Coordinator when a new county 911 coordinator
				has been designated.
(b) The county
				911 coordinator must make critical infrastructure investment recommendations to
				the Board of County Commissioners. This individual must provide the expertise
				needed to ensure the county complies with all state and federal laws and rules
				affecting E911. The county 911 coordinator is responsible for assembling all
				cost data and determining the amount of necessary funding. The county 911
				coordinator shall advise the county commissioners so that appropriate fiscal
				measures can be adopted by the Board of County Commissioners to fully fund the
				county's E911 system. Annual E911 financial information updates shall be
				provided by the Board of County Commissioners to the Florida E911 Board and
				DMS.
(c) The county 911 coordinator
				must implement countywide systems and standards that meet or exceed technical
				and operational standards in Rule 60FF-6.005, F.A.C. This individual shall
				coordinate E911 infrastructure-related activities among all emergency service
				agencies and equipment/service providers to ensure that the system performs
				smoothly, reliably, and efficiently in concert with statewide emergency
				communication objectives. This position must ensure the maintenance and
				functionality of the county's E911 system on a 24 hours per day, 7 days per
				week basis. The county 911 coordinator is responsible for database and Master
				Street Addressing Guide management, maintenance and error resolution. County
				911 Coordinators must determine the best procedures to accommodate changing
				technological environments and provide the best 911 service that can be
				provided, on a 24 hours per day, 7 days per week basis.
(d) The county 911 coordinator shall evaluate
				the equipment and security at the county PSAP(s) to determine that all items
				meet or exceed those standards in Rule 60FF-6.005, F.A.C., and that they are
				operational. The county 911 coordinator, or designee, is required to accompany
				the DMS inspector to the PSAP(s) being
				inspected.