APCO News

APCO RETAINS to be Featured at CALEA Conference

The APCO Project RETAINS Team will be presenting a one-day Project RETAINS Workshop at the 2006 Fall CALEA Conference held in Reno, Nev. The session is scheduled for November 17 from 9:00am to 4:00pm and will provide instruction on the Effective Practices and online Staffing and Retention Toolkit. For more information on the 2006 Fall CALEA Conference, visit http://www.calea.org/ .  For more information on Project RETAINS contact APCO's Comm Center & 9-1-1 Services Department at 911services@apco911.org or visit their website at http://www.apcointl.org/about/911/.

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.

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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.

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From Washington

FCC Releases Cyren Call Petition for Rule Making

On October 30, the FCC released the following routine list of petitions for rulemaking for which public comments are sought.  The Cyren Call petition was on the list, triggering a 30 day comment period.  Comments are due November 29.  Visit http://hraunfoss.fcc.gov/edocs_public/attachmatch/DOC-268257A1.pdf to view the petitions.  Visit http://www.apcointl.org/frequency/documents/CyrenCall_FCC_Filing_060427.pdf to view the Cyren Call petition.  Visit http://www.apcointl.org/frequency/broadband.htm to view the APCO Broadband Support Website.

IAFC Executive Director Resigns

Visit http://cms.firehouse.com/content/article/article.jsp?id=51763&sectionId=46 for more information.

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Training and Certification

New Course- Fire Service Communications, 1st Edition

Over 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.upervisor Tool Kit Web Seminar Series - Join the APCO Institute each Wednesday at 2:00p.m.

Receive High Quality Grant 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 $25.00 discount upon entering "APCO" when registering for any Grant Writing USA course! For more information on courses in your area, visit www.grantwritingusa.com. 

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:

The Challenge of Challenging Calls - November 8 - Class #22116
Transitioning to Supervisor - December 6 - Class #22118

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).

Visit www.apcointl.com/institute/webinars.htm for more information.

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 Public Safety Telecommunicator 1, 6th Edition
St. Francisville, LA  Nov. 13-17

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Frederick, MD  Dec. 4 - 6 

Fire Service Communications, 1st Edition (NEW)
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Public Safety Telecommunicator 1 - Instructor, 6th Edition
Starts November 29

Public Safety Telecommunicator 1, 6th Edition
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Communications Training Officer - Instructor
Starts December 20

Communications Training Officer
Starts November 15

Communications Center Supervisor
Starts November 29

EMD Concepts
Starts December 27

EMD Instructor
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Fire Service Communications, 1st Edition (NEW)
Starts November 15

Fire Service Communications - Instructor, 1st Edition (NEW)

Starts December 20

Check the registration page to reserve your spot today: http://www.apcointl.com/institute/
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