Alexandria, VA – The Association of Public-Safety Communications Officials (APCO) International is seeking comments for candidate American National Standard (ANS) titled Supplemental Emergency Responder Recommendations.
The candidate ANS Supplemental Emergency Responder Recommendations addresses alternative response options to 9-1-1 calls that traditionally resulted in the dispatch of law, medical, or fire responses. Emergency Communications Centers (ECCs) are being tasked with incorporating such responses into the traditional 9-1-1 landscape requiring alternative recommendations and directives to be added to the operational workflow of the ECC.
“With local, regional, and state agencies implementing alternative response approaches, future operations in the ECC must be considered,” said Becky Neugent, President of APCO International. “This standard will provide best practices and lessons learned, providing ECCs with operational guidance as they begin to incorporate these processes.
ANS Supplemental Emergency Responder Recommendations is available for public review and comment starting May 31 through July 15, 2024. Us the link below to access the document for review and to provide comments:
Candidate ANS 1.124.1-202X Supplemental Emergency Responder Recommendations
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