APCO News
Congratulations to Sue Fallon
She was the final winner of an APCO Prize Pack full of cool APCO goodies for last week's drawing! Congratulations to all those that won and thank you so much to all that took the time to participate! You have provided input that will help us to better serve you and meet your needs as public safety professionals.
APCO MAAP Expanding Roster
APCO International's Member Assistance Advisory Program (MAAP) is expanding its roster of volunteer Subject Matter Exerts (SMEs) used to perform its MAAP Agency Reviews. MAAP has a wide-ranging yet simple goal: To provide public safety communications managers and their executive leadership with advice on the issues surrounding effective and efficient operations every day. Individuals interested in serving as a MAAP volunteer SME are encouraged to complete the online application located
on the Comm Center and 9-1-1 Services webpage at http://www.apcointl.org/about/911/. For more information on APCO Internationals Member Assistance Advisory Program contact the Comm Center & 9-1-1 Services Department at 911services@apco911.org.
APCO Seeking 9-1-1 Call Tapes
APCO International is working on a project to educate the public about the dangers of using 9-1-1 for non-emergencies. We are looking for humorous calls in which citizens have dialed 9-1-1 instead of 4-1-1, reported trivial matters, or reported other non-emergencies. If you have any tapes of non-emergency calls to 9-1-1 that can be broadcast on national media please contact Courtney McCarron at mccarronc@apco911.org or 202.833.9600.
Exercise your Member Affinity Benefits
APCO members receive discounts for rental cars, access to an APCO MasterCard and mortgage benefits. Visit http://www.apcointl.org/membership/benefits.php to learn more.
Calendar of Events
Check the APCO calendar for upcoming events in your area of the country http://www.apcointl.org/update/Calendar/calendar.htm.
If your APCO event is not listed, send us the info at russoa@apco911.org with "add to calendar" in the subject line.
Who Knows?
Do you have a question on a topic that an APCO colleague might have insight on? Post your question to the APCO Exchange at http://www.apcointl.org/theexchange/index.cgi.
Help us help you!
As you visit APCO's membership web pages or update your contact information, let us know what you think. By following the link below (also located on the left bar of the membership web pages) you can provide us with valuable insight on what is useful for you and where we can expand our services. If you've visited our web pages recently, please complete this short survey about your experience:
http://www.apcointl.org/membership/mbrwebpagefeedback.htm.
Standards Development Committee Members Sought
APCO International is currently seeking individuals interested in serving on the APCO International Standards Development Committee (SDC). The SDC will be responsible for the overall development process and updating of the APCO International standards and proposals that are to become ANSI-certified standards. To complete the online application follow this link http://www.surveymonkey.com/s.asp?A=146117971E16526
. For more information on APCO International's role in standards development contact the Comm Center and 9-1-1 Services Department at 911services@apco911.org.
2007 Western States Regional Conference
The 2007 Western States Regional Conference (WSRC) will be held Feb. 26 - March 1, 2007 at the Long Beach Convention Center in California. For more information, and to register for the conference, please go to www.cpra.org.
800 MHz Reconfiguration Webinar Series
Beginning in October, the 800 MHz Transition Administrator will offer Webinar sessions on various issues of interest and concern raised by the stakeholder community. Topics include Developing a Cost Estimate, Guidelines for Effectively Completing the Negotiation Phase, ADR, Reconfiguration Implementation, and Lessons Learned. See the Webinar schedule at http://800ta.org/content/news/webinars.asp for dates and times.
Training and Certification
NEW Course - Fire Service Communications, 1st Edition
GOver 500 Students have successfully completed this new course that was just released this spring. This course provides comprehensive in-service training for fire service telecommunicators. Topics include an overview of fire fighting and fire service apparatus and equipment, the role of the fire service telecommunicator, understanding and responding to fire, technical rescue, HAZMAT and terrorism incidents, and comprehensive NIMS/ICS training. APCO Institute agency instructors who
successfully complete this course can upgrade their Instructor certificate to teach this dynamic course in-house or regionally for the cost of the course books only.
Receive High Quality Grant Writing Training at a Discount
Grant Writing USA provides the most highly sought after grants training in America and now, through a partnership with APCO Institute, APCO members can receive a $25 discount upon entering "APCO" when registering for any Grant Writing USA course! Visit www.grantwritingusa.com for more information.
Web Seminars
Supervisor Tool Kit Web Seminar Series - Join the APCO Institute each Wednesday at 2:00p.m. for quality training and fun interaction with your peers. Each web seminar is one hour long and qualifies for one continuing dispatch education (CDE) credit. Web Seminar tuition is charged per login, not per person, at a very economical $59 for APCO International members and $79 for non-members. Visit
http://www.apcointl.com/institute/webinars.htm for more information. The upcoming titles include:
What's the Problem with problem callers? - November 1
So you want to be a Supervisor, Now What? - November 8
Creating & Maintaining a Successful Quality Assurance Program - November 15 The Sins of the Supervisor - November 29
FREE Seminars for Fire Communications Instructors
This FREE web seminar provides an overview of the new Fire Service Communications, First Edition student course and tips and information on how to teach the course using the resources provided in the Instructor's Guide Package. Upcoming web seminar dates are November 14 and December 12 (2:00 p.m. eastern).
FREE Seminars for PST1 Instructors
The web seminars provide an overview of the new PST1, 6th Edition student course and tips and information on how to teach the course using the resources provided in the Instructor's Guide Package. Upcoming web seminar dates are November 7 and December 5 (2:00 p.m. eastern).
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Public Safety Telecommunicator 1, 6th Edition
St. Francisville, LA Nov. 13-17
Communications Training Officer
Shelby, NC Nov. 1 - 3
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Frederick, MD Dec. 4 - 6
Emergency Medical Dispatcher
St. Francisville, LA Oct. 31- Nov. 3
Fire Service Communications, 1st Edition (NEW)
St. Francisville, LA Dec. 4 - 7
Training at Your Desktop
Public Safety Telecommunicator 1 - Instructor, 6th Edition
Starts November 29
Public Safety Telecommunicator 1, 6th Edition
Starts November 1
Communications Training Officer - Instructor
Starts November 1
Communications Training Officer
Starts November 15
Communications Center Supervisor
Starts November 29
EMD Concepts
Starts December 27
EMD Instructor
Starts November 1
Fire Service Communications, 1st Edition (NEW)
Starts November 15
Fire Service Communications - Instructor, 1st Edition (NEW)
Starts November 1
Check the registration page to reserve your spot today: http://www.apcointl.com/institute/
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