ETSI TR 104 020 V1.1.1 (2025-02)

Emergency Communications (EMTEL); Main terms and definitions for Emergency Communications

DTR/EMTEL-00073

General Information

• Status: Not Published
• Technical Committee: EMTEL - Emergency Communications
• Current Stage: 12 - Citation in the OJ (auto-insert)
• Due Date: 03-Feb-2025
• Completion Date: 04-Feb-2025

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TECHNICAL REPORT
Emergency Communications (EMTEL);
Main terms and definitions for Emergency Communications

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Reference
DTR/EMTEL-00073
Keywords
definitions, emergency, emergency
communications, emergency services, terminology,
terms
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Contents
Intellectual Property Rights . 4
Foreword . 4
Modal verbs terminology . 4
Introduction . 4
1 Scope . 6
2 References . 6
2.1 Normative references . 6
2.2 Informative references . 6
3 Definition of terms, symbols and abbreviations . 7
3.1 Terms . 7
3.2 Symbols . 9
3.3 Abbreviations . 9
History . 10

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Foreword
This Technical Report (TR) has been produced by ETSI Special Committee Emergency Communications (EMTEL).
Modal verbs terminology
In the present document "should", "should not", "may", "need not", "will", "will not", "can" and "cannot" are to be
interpreted as described in clause 3.2 of the ETSI Drafting Rules (Verbal forms for the expression of provisions).
"must" and "must not" are NOT allowed in ETSI deliverables except when used in direct citation.
Introduction
The present document, developed by the ETSI Technical Committee on Emergency Communications (EMTEL), aims
to align definitions used across the European Union's legislative framework and ETSI's technical deliverables
concerning emergency communications and emergency services. Prompted by the entry into force of legislation,
including Directive (EU) 2018/1972 [i.6], Directive (EU) 2019/882 [i.8] and Commission Delegated
Regulation (EU) 2023/444 [i.4], the present document addresses the critical need for alignment of certain terminology
as highlighted in the European Commission's ICT Rolling Plan for Standardisation 2024 [i.9], specifically under
Action 1 related to emergency communications and public warning systems.
The scope of the present document is focused on listing and defining terms that are within the domain of emergency
communications and emergency services. While some terms are widely recognized across various technical fields, they
assume specific significances or require clear definitions within an emergency communications/emergency services
context to prevent any potential misunderstanding, misinterpretation or misrepresentation. To facilitate easy reference,
the terms are arranged alphabetically and supplemented with a list of relevant abbreviations and acronyms that are used
in both the legislative and technical narratives.
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The primary purpose of the present document is not to exhaustively redefine all applicable ETSI terms but to align those
where differences between legal and technical definitions could lead to misunderstanding, misinterpretation or
misrepresentation. It is anticipated that as technological advancements and legislative changes continue to evolve, the
present document will be periodically updated to include new or revised definitions, ensuring ongoing relevance and
usefulness in aligning technical standards with EU law where necessary.
The present document serves as a reference for policymakers, standardization bodies, and stakeholders involved in the
development, implementation, and management of emergency communications and the provision of emergency
services.
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1 Scope
The present document lists the terms used across ETSI Standards and Technical Reports that pertain to emergency
communications and emergency services. It includes terms that, although defined in other technical domains, carry
distinct meanings or require unequivocal definitions specific to the context of emergency communications and
emergency services. For ease of reference, terms are organized in alphabetical order without adherence to any other
sorting criteria. Additionally, the present document encompasses a list of abbreviations and acronyms, some of which
are borrowed from other fields but are relevant and used within the scope of emergency communications and
emergency services.
In cases of ambiguity between definitions in EU legislation and existing ETSI technical deliverables within the scope of
emergency communications and emergency services, the present document should be referenced for clarification; for
new ETSI deliverables within the scope of emergency communications and emergency services, the definitions
provided herein should be used.
2 References
2.1 Normative references
Normative references are not applicable in the present document.
2.2 Informative references
References are either specific (identified by date of publication and/or edition number or version number) or
non-specific. For specific references, only the cited version applies. For non-specific references, the latest version of the
referenced document (including any amendments) applies.
NOTE: While any hyperlinks included in this clause were valid at the time of p
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