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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 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 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 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 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.
Read full article2012 APCO Global Congress Session to Compare P25 and TETRA
March 22, 201222 March 2012 Alexandria, VA USA— Delegates attending the 2012 APCO Global Congress will gain information that will help them…
Read full article2 Candidates for APCO International 2nd Vice President
March 21, 2012Are you a Full or Life Member of APCO International? Then you should know that voting for the 2012-13 1st and 2nd Vice Presidents begins this Wednesday. Go to www.apcointl.org for voting details. This year, two individuals have opted to run for the position of 2nd Vice President of APCO International, giving members a choice to make. Below, you’ll find introductions to the two candidates: Brent Lee and John Wright.
Read full articleProCHRT Update
March 15, 2012The Professional Communications Human Resources Taskforce (ProCHRT) is busy preparing its year three report. The Executive Committee thought it important to provide a brief overview of the outreach APCO has undertaken on behalf of the taskforce.
Read full articleRemember Jack Daniel through Gift to CAC Scholarship Program
March 6, 2012A memorial fund has been established to honor Jack Daniel, a long-time member and supporter of APCO International who passed…
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