The Secretary of Commerce Gina Raimondo recently appointed APCO International Chief Technology Officer (CTO) Steve Devine as a member of the US Department of Commerce’s Spectrum Management Advisory Committee (CSMAC). Devine brings 40 years of experience in public safety communications spanning from spectrum management, dispatch operations and Project 25 technologies.
Introducing Our Student Recruitment Toolkit
Over the last several years, APCO has offered several new resources and programs to help emergency communications centers (ECCs) face their staffing and retention challenges. This Student Recruitment Toolkit collects new and existing resources for use by ECCs interested in recruiting directly from local secondary and post-secondary schools.
New AFC Courses Available
APCO, in partnership with IWA Technical Services, Inc., is offering two new courses this spring. These courses use state-of-the-art test equipment and cover the areas that today’s land mobile radio communications technician / engineer in the public safety or business / commercial communications field will encounter.
General Communications Technician Level 1
April 28 – 30, 2025 | 24 CDEs
Line Antenna Sweep
May 1 – 2, 2025 | 16 CDEs
Both courses will be presented live at the APCO Headquarters in Daytona Beach, Florida.
APCO’s 9-1-1 Wellness Summit Open for Registration
March 2-3, 2025 | Portland, OR
Co-located with the APCO Western Regional Conference 2025
Gain valuable insights into stress and trauma management at the 9-1-1 Wellness Summit. Learn how these factors impact you and your team while acquiring practical tools to maintain optimal well-being. Enroll today and unlock the key to personal and team health.
Upcoming Webinars
Raising the Bar: Enhancing ECC Call Handling Standards
January 28, 2025 | 1:00 p.m.
Sponsored by Versaterm
Understanding the Impact of Network Outages on 9-1-1
January 16, 2025 | 1:00 p.m.
Each webinar is worth 1 CDE and free for members; $59 for non-members.
PSC January/February 2025 Issue Is Online
PSC, APCO’s bi-monthly magazine, is a membership benefit and the authoritative source of information on public safety communications worldwide. This issue includes features on:
- Connections That Count
- 9-1-1’s AI Opportunity
- The Livestream Leap
Being an APCO member has added immeasurable value to my professional and personal growth. As a member, you have access to top-notch resources, industry expertise and the opportunity to join a networking powerhouse.
Keeping You Up to Date
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Silent Key: Past President Nate McClure
We are saddened to learn of the passing of Nathan Dixon McClure, III, 80, at his Lynchburg, Virginia, home on December 20, 2024. Nate was a Life Member of APCO and joined the association nearly 60 years ago. His contributions covered many years of service to numerous committees, including as APCO’s president from 1978-1979 and […]
Young Professional Spotlight: Kirstie Brokaw, Genesee County 9-1-1 (Mich.)
Meet Kirstie Brokaw, a dedicated 9-1-1 telecommunicator who has been making a difference at Genesee County 9-1-1 for over seven years. Kirstie is a Certified Training Officer (CTO), LEIN TAC, and an active member of the public relations team.
Agencies Receive APCO Agency Training Program Certification
Four agencies recently received Agency Training Program Certification, a Project 33® Initiative, from the Association of Public-Safety Communications Officials (APCO) International:
Thank You to Our Partners
Corporate Partner Spotlight
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