International Academies of Emergency Dispatch (IAED)

The National Academies of Emergency Dispatch® (NAED™) has its origins in the National Academy of Emergency Medical Dispatch® that was created in 1988 as a standard-setting organization for the field of emergency medical dispatch. Since its inception, NAED has occupied two roles: one as a membership-driven association for the professional recognition of dispatchers and, the other, as an Academy that develops and maintains dispatch protocols and curriculum for member use in response to emergency calls for help.

Mission:
"To advance and support the public-safety emergency telecommunications professional and ensure that citizens in need of emergency, health, and social services are matched safely, quickly, and effectively with the most appropriate resource."

The Mission of the College of Fellows: "To conduct an on-going review of the current standards of care and practice in EMD, Fire, Police, and other areas of public safety telecommunications and evaluate the tools and mechanisms used to meet or exceed those standards."