After decades of waiting, a state-of-the-art Next Generation 911 Emergency Dispatch Center will finally be established on Guam.

Acting Fire Chief Joey San Nicolas said, "Fire Chief Stone and the GFD Team are beyond excited to finally have reached this milestone and give the world's current 911 technology to the Emergency Medical Dispatchers within the 911 Communications Center."

Caller ID, location, text-to-911, and GPS mapping capabilities are some of the latest advantages of the NG911 system. The Guam Fire Department has awarded the three year contract to Tyto Government solutions.

Associate Director/Program Management of Tyto Athene, LLC, Todd Wilson stated, "Our team of dedicated professionals is committed to providing the Territory with the services and physical space that reflect Governor Leon Guerrero's goal to substantially upgrade emergency response capabilities on the island."

Within the first year, Tyto will work in partnership with GFD on the installation and seamless transition from the current E911 system to the NG911 system.

Governor Lou Leon Guerrero said, "While our administration restored the 911 special fund, we must also follow through with ensuring the proper systems are in place to enable our first responders to perform their life-saving mission."