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APCO’s Commercial Advisory Council Now Accepting Applications for Membership
April 5, 2012The Commercial Advisory Council (CAC) of APCO International is commencing its annual Call for Member Nominations process to seat up…
Read full articleAPCO International Commends Study on 9-1-1 Dispatchers and PTSD Symptoms
March 30, 2012Daytona Beach, FL – Responding to newly released research on 9-1-1 telecommunicators and post-traumatic stress disorder (PTSD) published in the Journal of Traumatic Stress, Gregg Riddle, president of APCO International, the world’s largest organization of public safety communications professionals, released the following statement commending the work of research leader Dr. Michelle Lilly, Northern Illinois University psychologist, and her team:
Read full articleNatalie Duran Named APCO International Co-Chair of the NJTI
March 30, 2012Last week, Natalie Duran, fire communications officer with Miami Dade Fire Rescue Department, was appointed to the position of APCO International co-chair of the National Joint TERT Initiative (NJTI). Before her appointment, Duran was the Florida representative to the NJTI Board. She replaces APCO International Life Member Brent Lee in the role.
Read full articleApril 8-14: National Public Safety Telecommunications Week
March 29, 2012We are celebrating the second full week of April (April 8-14, 2012) as National Public Safety Telecommunications Week. This week,…
Read full articleCandidate Standard: APCO ANS 3.104.1-201x: Core Competencies and Minimum Training Standards for Public Safety Communications Training Coordinator
March 29, 2012APCO is now seeking comments on the draft Core Competencies and Minimum Training Standards for Public Safety Communications Training Coordinator.
Read full articleASAP to PSAP: What Will Your Agency’s Return on Investment Be?
March 29, 2012Savings experienced by those 9-1-1 PSAPs using the Automated Secure Alarm Protocol (ASAP) to facilitate the rapid and accurate delivery of alarm notifications from alarm monitoring companies varies widely. Before delving into the two case models discussed in this article, let’s take a moment to review the difference between hard and soft savings.
Read full articleCitizen Heroes & Leaders Honored
March 28, 2012WASHINGTON, DC –The NG9-1-1 Institute, in conjunction with National Emergency Number Association (NENA), the Association of Public-Safety Communications Officials (APCO), the National Association of State 9-1-1 Administrators (NASNA), the Industry Council for Emergency Response Technologies (iCERT), the National Association of Emergency Dispatchers (NAED), 9-1-1 for Kids and the Congressional NG9-1-1 Caucus, presented six awards to citizen heroes at a ceremony in Washington, D.C.’s Union Station on March 27, 2012. This is the 9th annual awards ceremony where citizens whose heroism and dedication highlight the critical importance of 9-1-1 emergency communications will be honored. The Co-chairs of the Congressional NG9-1-1 Caucus were invited to present the awards.
Read full articleDubai Corporation for Ambulance Services Returns as APCO Global Congress Strategic Partner
March 28, 2012For a second year, the APCO Global Congress is backed by Dubai Corporation for Ambulance Services (DCAS) as a Strategic Partner. DCAS unites the efforts of individuals providing ambulance service in the Emirate of Dubai.
Read full articleInvitation to Webinar: Data to Go: Mobile Devices Serve Up Real-Time Transit Data
March 23, 2012This T3 Webinar will discuss the state of the practice, and lessons learned in the use and deployment of real-time transit information on mobile devices. The webinar will be hosted by David Jackson of the US DOT John A. Volpe National Transportation Systems Center.
Read full articleMaster Musher Meets APCO
March 22, 2012The Western Region Conference held in Anchorage Feb. 29 – March 2 was a success, and we thank everyone who attended. The training tracks were beneficial to all, as were the technology and services shared during the vendor exhibition.
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