Alexandria, VA – Charlotte Fire Communications, N.C., has received Agency Training Program Certification, a Project 33® Initiative, from the Association of Public-Safety Communications Officials (APCO) International. Public safety agencies use the APCO International Agency Training Program Certification as a formal mechanism to ensure their training programs meet APCO American National Standards (ANS). Initial and continuing […]
Women in Public Safety Communications: Cheryl Konarski
Cheryl Konarski, RPL, CPE, Communications Manager, Joplin Emergency Communications Center, has been inn public safety for over 34 years, 25 in communications.
Helena Police Department Receives APCO Agency Training Program Certification
Alexandria, VA – Helena Police Department, MT, has received Agency Training Program Certification, a Project 33® Initiative, from the Association of Public-Safety Communications Officials (APCO) International. Public safety agencies use the APCO International Agency Training Program Certification as a formal mechanism to ensure their training programs meet APCO American National Standards (ANS). Initial and continuing […]
South Walton Fire District Receives APCO Agency Training Program Certification
Alexandria, VA – South Walton Fire District, FL, has received Agency Training Program Certification, a Project 33® Initiative, from the Association of Public-Safety Communications Officials (APCO) International. Public safety agencies use the APCO International Agency Training Program Certification as a formal mechanism to ensure their training programs meet APCO American National Standards (ANS). Initial and […]
Southwest Central Dispatch Receives APCO Agency Training Program Certification
Alexandria, VA – Southwest Central Dispatch, IL, has received Agency Training Program Certification, a Project 33® Initiative, from the Association of Public-Safety Communications Officials (APCO) International. Public safety agencies use the APCO International Agency Training Program Certification as a formal mechanism to ensure their training programs meet APCO American National Standards (ANS). Initial and continuing […]
Hoke County Emergency Communications Receives APCO Agency Training Program Certification
Alexandria, VA – Hoke County Emergency Communications, NC has received Agency Training Program Certification, a Project 33® Initiative, from the Association of Public-Safety Communications Officials (APCO) International. Public safety agencies use the APCO International Agency Training Program Certification as a formal mechanism to ensure their training programs meet APCO American National Standards (ANS). Initial and […]
Sandusky County (Ohio) EMA/911/Homeland Security Implements APCO EMD
Alexandria, Va. – Sandusky County (Ohio) EMA/911/Homeland Security recently implemented the APCO Institute Emergency Medical Dispatch (EMD) Program. The agency employs 13 staff members who provide police, fire and emergency medical dispatch call taking and dispatch services for Sandusky County. The agency receives close to 40,000 calls annually for service. With APCO EMD certification, the agency’s […]
City of Poughkeepsie (N.Y.) 911 Center Implements APCO EMD
Alexandria, Va. – City of Poughkeepsie (N.Y.) 911 Center recently implemented the APCO Institute Emergency Medical Dispatch (EMD) Program. The agency employs 14 staff members who provide police, fire and emergency medical dispatch call taking and dispatch services for the city of Poughkeepsie. The agency receives approximately 50,000 calls annually for service. With APCO EMD certification, […]
Bossier Parish (La.) Communications District #1 (Bossier 911) Implements APCO EMD
Alexandria, Va. – Bossier Parish (La.) Communications District #1 (Bossier 911) recently implemented the APCO Institute Emergency Medical Dispatch (EMD) Program. The agency employs 20 staff members who provide police, fire and emergency medical dispatch call taking and dispatch services for Bossier Parish and Bossier City. The agency receives approximately 100,000 calls annually for service. With […]
Morris Communications Division Receives APCO Agency Training Program Certification
Alexandria, VA – Morris Communications Division, NJ, has received Agency Training Program Certification, a Project 33® Initiative, from the Association of Public-Safety Communications Officials (APCO) International. Public safety agencies use the APCO International Agency Training Program Certification as a formal mechanism to ensure their training programs meet APCO American National Standards (ANS). Initial and continuing […]
Young Professional Spotlight: Zachary Dykes, Missouri State Highway Patrol
The APCO Young Professionals Taskforce recognizes Zachary Dykes as this quarter’s young professional spotlight. Zachary serves as a Communications Operator with the Missouri State Highway Patrol at their office in Springfield, MO. As a state agency, their call load is predominantly centered around traffic complaints, but they do occasionally handle criminal complaints and render assistance […]
Jeffcom 911 Receives APCO Agency Training Program Certification
Alexandria, VA – Jeffcom 911, CO, has received Agency Training Program Certification, a Project 33® Initiative, from the Association of Public-Safety Communications Officials (APCO) International. Public safety agencies use the APCO International Agency Training Program Certification as a formal mechanism to ensure their training programs meet APCO American National Standards (ANS). Initial and continuing training […]
Westerville 9-1-1 Communications Receives APCO Agency Training Program Certification
Alexandria, VA – Westerville 9-1-1 Communications, OH, has received Agency Training Program Certification, a Project 33® Initiative, from the Association of Public-Safety Communications Officials (APCO) International. Public safety agencies use the APCO International Agency Training Program Certification as a formal mechanism to ensure their training programs meet APCO American National Standards (ANS). Initial and continuing […]
Oneida County 911 Receives APCO Agency Training Program Certification
Alexandria, VA – Oneida County 911, NY, has received Agency Training Program Certification, a Project 33® Initiative, from the Association of Public-Safety Communications Officials (APCO) International. Public safety agencies use the APCO International Agency Training Program Certification as a formal mechanism to ensure their training programs meet APCO American National Standards (ANS). Initial and continuing […]
Milwaukee County Office of Emergency Management 911 Communications Receives APCO Agency Training Program Certification
Alexandria, VA – Milwaukee County Office of Emergency Management 911 Communications, WI, has received Agency Training Program Certification, a Project 33® Initiative, from the Association of Public-Safety Communications Officials (APCO) International. Public safety agencies use the APCO International Agency Training Program Certification as a formal mechanism to ensure their training programs meet APCO American National […]
Young Professional Spotlight: Russ Palmer, Chatham 911
The APCO Young Professionals Committee recognizes Russ Palmer as this quarter’s young professional spotlight. Russ is the Deputy Director of the Support Services Division for Chatham 911 in Georgia. His division includes training, quality assurance, open records, community outreach and technical services. Before working for Chatham 911, Russ served as the 911 Director in Laurens […]
Habersham County Central Communications Receives APCO Agency Training Program Certification
Alexandria, VA – Habersham County Central Communications, GA, has received Agency Training Program Certification, a Project 33® Initiative, from the Association of Public-Safety Communications Officials (APCO) International. Public safety agencies use the APCO International Agency Training Program Certification as a formal mechanism to ensure their training programs meet APCO American National Standards (ANS). Initial and […]
Virginia Beach Emergency Communications and Citizen Services Receives APCO Agency Training Program Certification
Alexandria, VA – Virginia Beach Emergency Communications and Citizen Services, VA, has received Agency Training Program Certification, a Project 33® Initiative, from the Association of Public-Safety Communications Officials (APCO) International. Public safety agencies use the APCO International Agency Training Program Certification as a formal mechanism to ensure their training programs meet APCO American National Standards […]
Palm Beach County Sheriff’s Office Receives APCO Agency Training Program Certification
Alexandria, VA – Palm Beach County Sheriff’s Office, FL, has received Agency Training Program Certification, a Project 33® Initiative, from the Association of Public-Safety Communications Officials (APCO) International. Public safety agencies use the APCO International Agency Training Program Certification as a formal mechanism to ensure their training programs meet APCO American National Standards (ANS). Initial […]
Eastern Shore of Virginia 9-1-1 Communications Receives APCO Agency Training Program Certification
Alexandria, VA – Eastern Shore of Virginia 9-1-1 Communications, VA, has received Agency Training Program Certification, a Project 33® Initiative, from the Association of Public-Safety Communications Officials (APCO) International. Public safety agencies use the APCO International Agency Training Program Certification as a formal mechanism to ensure their training programs meet APCO American National Standards (ANS). […]
DeKalb County E-911 Communications Division Receives APCO Agency Training Program Certification
Alexandria, VA – DeKalb County E-911 Communications Division, GA, has received Agency Training Program Certification, a Project 33® Initiative, from the Association of Public-Safety Communications Officials (APCO) International. Public safety agencies use the APCO International Agency Training Program Certification as a formal mechanism to ensure their training programs meet APCO American National Standards (ANS). Initial […]
Pueblo County Sheriff’s Office Receives APCO Agency Training Program Certification
Alexandria, VA – Pueblo County Sheriff’s Office, CO, has received Agency Training Program Certification, a Project 33® Initiative, from the Association of Public-Safety Communications Officials (APCO) International. Public safety agencies use the APCO International Agency Training Program Certification as a formal mechanism to ensure their training programs meet APCO American National Standards (ANS). Initial and […]
Delaware State Police Communications Receives APCO Agency Training Program Certification
Alexandria, VA – Delaware State Police Communications, DE, has received Agency Training Program Certification, a Project 33® Initiative, from the Association of Public-Safety Communications Officials (APCO) International. Public safety agencies use the APCO International Agency Training Program Certification as a formal mechanism to ensure their training programs meet APCO American National Standards (ANS). Initial and […]
Prince George County (Va.) Emergency Communications Center Implements APCO EMD
Alexandria, Va. – Prince George County (Va.) Emergency Communications Center recently implemented the APCO Institute Emergency Medical Dispatch (EMD) Program. The agency employs 17 staff members who provide police, fire and emergency medical dispatch call taking and dispatch services for Prince George County. Annually, the agency receives 90,000 calls for service. With APCO EMD certification, the […]
Yellowhead Regional Emergency Communication Centre Receives APCO Agency Training Program Certification
Alexandria, VA – Yellowhead Regional Emergency Communication Centre, Edson, Alberta, has received Agency Training Program Certification, a Project 33® Initiative, from the Association of Public-Safety Communications Officials (APCO) International. Public safety agencies use the APCO International Agency Training Program Certification as a formal mechanism to ensure their training programs meet APCO American National Standards (ANS). […]