APCO International

APCO is incredibly saddened to report that Mark Spross, RPL, CPE and APCO International’s second vice president, passed away last weekend. Our deepest condolences go out to Mark’s family, friends and fellow team members at METCOM 911. https://lnkd.in/eQpZhnVK

The new issue of the Training Connection is now available. See info on upcoming courses, webinars, demos and more for #emergencycommunications professionals. #publicsafety #APCOInstitute

We are very excited to introduce you to CPE Class 16 -- the newest graduates of APCO's Certified Public-Safety Executive (CPE) Program! Read more at https://lnkd.in/eV9RJzzQ #CPE #APCOInstitute #emergencycommunications #publicsafety

Have you heard about APCO's new Career Instructor Program (CIP)? This groundbreaking initiative aims to address the urgent staffing shortages in #emergencycommunication centers (ECCs) nationwide. CIP offers a structured training pathway, enabling state or locally-certified educators to attend APCO’s core course, APCO #PublicSafety Telecommunicator (PST) 1, 7th Edition, absolutely FREE! Upon completion, these educators will be fully equipped to teach the PST 1 course to secondary or post-secondary students. Join us in shaping the future of emergency communications and ensuring our ECCs are staffed with highly skilled #publicsafety professionals. Learn more at https://lnkd.in/eWBsVXh7 #APCOInstitute

Do you have a passion for sharing your knowledge with other #emergencycommunications professionals? We want to hear from you! The #APCOInstitute is seeking dynamic, seasoned emergency communications professionals to join the APCO Adjunct Instructor Corps to teach virtual, online and in-person courses to #publicsafety practitioners. Applicants must demonstrate an excellent understanding of the subject matter in addition to exceptional professionalism. Learn more https://lnkd.in/gJg6mH8P

Today, the FCC adopted an Order that establishes new rules to facilitate the deployment of NG9-1-1, focusing specifically on the call delivery portion of NG9-1-1. Importantly, the FCC defined NG9-1-1 in a comprehensive, end-to-end manner using a definition agreed upon by a broad consensus of national public safety associations. APCO applauds this action by the FCC and welcomes the new rules. Read more: https://lnkd.in/etJHNS4k

REGISTRATION CLOSES MONDAY for #APCOInstitute pre-conference courses at #APCO2024. Choose from Cybersecurity Fundamentals for the ECC to learn from a #cybersecurity expert about the latest specific threats to #emergencycommunications centers. Or register for Bullying and Negativity in the Communications Center to learn methods to combat bullying and cultivate civility in the workplace. https://lnkd.in/eAAjzgPd #publicsafety

The #APCOInstitute course Fire Service Communications, 3rd Edition advances fire communications training, improving service to the caller and increasing the safety of responders. Topics covered include terms, techniques and protocols required for excellence in fire service call taking and dispatch. Upon successful completion of the course, students earn 32 CDEs and APCO certification in fire service communications. Register https://lnkd.in/eru3yyB7 #emergencycommunications #publicsafety

[Webinar Today] Reclassification Update: OMB Requests Input for SOC Revision. Join us at 2 pm ET today. Free to all to attend and worth 1 CDE. There's still time to register at https://lnkd.in/eyiXJk5R Sponsored by INdigital and NGA - Next Generation Advanced

There is much to see and do in the exhibit hall at #APCO2024, taking place August 4-7 in Orlando! If you haven't already, register now to experience the pawesome dog demoes, get your headshot taken, explore the fascinating world of public safety vehicles and much more! Register now: https://lnkd.in/d7HbdqTc