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Communications During a Large-Scale Mass Casualty Incident
August 28, 2015In the aftermath of the tragedy of Asiana Airlines Flight 214 that crashed while landing at San Francisco’s airport in 2013, killing three and injuring 187, first responders and PSAP’s from the San Francisco Bay area learned some valuable lessons about what should be done during a mass casualty.
Read full articleSilent Key: Marsha Ann Pacolt
August 27, 2015Longtime APCO member Marsha Ann Pacolt, 67, died Aug. 23 in Rochester, Minnesota after a battle with cancer.
Read full articleExplorer, Business Leader Alison Levine Gives Life Lessons on Successful Leadership
August 24, 2015As a history-making polar explorer, mountaineer, and former Wall Street executive, Alison Levine knows what it takes to be a part of a successful team.
Read full articleFCC Chairman Tom Wheeler Tells APCO Members Failure is Not an Option in Next Generation 9-1-1
August 24, 2015Federal Communications Commission Chairman Tom Wheeler told the nation’s largest public safety association last week that the implementation of next-generation 9-1-1 isn’t moving quickly enough for the betterment of public safety, and said Congress must step in to accelerate the process with legislation designed to help further the essential shared mission of public safety.
Read full article9-1-1 Location Accuracy Critical to Industry
August 24, 2015One of the most talked-about topics and heavily attended sessions during last week’s APCO International Conference & Expo concerned the issue of 9-1-1 location accuracy, and its potential impact on public safety.
Read full articleAPCO International 2015 Conference & Expo Ends On High Note
August 21, 2015The 2015 APCO International Conference & Expo concluded Wednesday night with similar grand fanfare that accompanied the entire conference. Along…
Read full articleBrent Lee Takes the Helm as APCO’s New President
August 21, 2015Brent Lee was officially sworn in as President of APCO International Wednesday, making a point to thank his wife Penny,…
Read full articleAPCO Presidential Awards Presented at APCO 2015
August 21, 2015The APCO outgoing President is given the opportunity to publicly recognize an individual or group who has provided a special…
Read full articleJohn Wright’s Term as APCO President Ends
August 21, 2015John Wright concluded his term as President of APCO International this week, saying it was an honor to hold the…
Read full articleAPCO 2015 Gets Record Numbers
August 19, 2015APCO 2015 was truly a success with a turnout of more than 5,700 attendees and exhibitors. Attendees came from as…
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