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 […]
