• APCO President Jack Varnado Testifies
    on Needed Improvements to Public Safety Communications

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APCO CEO and Executive Director Mel Maier Testifies in Congress on FirstNet Reauthorization

On January 28,  APCO CEO and Executive Director Mel Maier testified before the Senate Commerce, Science, and Transportation’s Subcommittee on Telecommunications and Media at a hearing titled “On the Front Lines of Connectivity: Examining FirstNet’s Role in Public Safety.”

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From Fire Telegraph to Internet Protocol Alerts: The Evolution of Fire Station Alerting Systems

The lineage of fire station alerting traces a remarkable arc, from the copper wires of the fire telegraph to fiber optics and cloud servers. Yet the mission has not changed: deliver critical information clearly, reliably and instantly.

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APCO International, EMDRIA and NENA Partner on New EMDR Course Targeting Public Safety Communications Professionals

APCO International has partnered with the EMDR International Association (EMDRIA) and NENA to develop a course for EMDR therapists specifically focused on 9-1-1 professionals.

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