The Nashville Telecommunicator Emergency Response Taskforce (NTERT) provides public safety communications support to specific incidents or events locally, regionally, or nationally. Utilizing the team on the scene of incidents allows the DEC to stay focused on their primary functions.
NTERT was created in 2003 with initially just six (6) members, two (2) supervisors and one (1) manager and has grown to four teams totaling thirty-six (36) members led by four supervisors.
Incidents and Events
In partnership with Metro Nashville Police or Fire Departments, the Office of Emergency Management, and other agencies, the team works hundreds of incidents (man-made or natural disasters) or events (planned activities) each year, including the following:
- Concerts
- Sporting events
- Presidential visits
- Civil protests
- Parades
- Inclement weather issues
- Training exercises
- Special initiatives
The team also works large-scale events such as:
- Let Freedom Sing! July 4th or New Year’s Eve televised celebrations
- CMA Fest
- Big Machine Music City Indy Car Grand Prix
- St. Jude Rock N’ Roll Nashville Marathon
Regional and National Assistance
Some members of the team also deploy regionally or nationally to help other Emergency Communications Centers impacted by a natural or man-made disasters, including ice storms, wildfires, tornados, or hurricanes.