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It is with great sadness that NENA announces the passing of William E. "Bill" Stanton, the association's first full-time executive director. Bill spent more than forty years in the service of 9-1-1, beginning as the 9-1-1 service manager with Ohio Bell in the early 1980’s, then serving on the NENA board and becoming NENA’s first full-time executive director in 1989. Bill was instrumental in the establishment of the Emergency Number Professional (ENP) certification program and advocated for NENA to open a legislative office in Washington, DC to address federal rules, policy, and legislation. He promoted the advancement and implementation of numerous 9-1-1 systems and appeared before Congress promoting legislation and regulation of 9-1-1 issues. During his tenure, NENA grew from 1,500 members to more than 6,000 with chapters throughout the US and Canada. The William E. Stanton Lifetime 9-1-1 Achievement Award was named in his honor, with Bill being the first recipient in 1999. He is also a member of the NENA Hall of Fame. Click here to read his full obituary. At NENA’s NG9-1-1 Standards & Best Practices Conference, you will gain an understanding of the world that is made possible by Next Generation 9-1-1 and help make it so. #NENASBP is a conference unlike any other. It is an interactive, informative, attendee-driven event where you:
Join us in Orlando from January 21-24 where you’ll discuss and work to address the most pressing NG-related issues, including: GIS and NG-data needs; location services and accuracy; interoperability; telecommunicator SOPs; procurement and transition planning; security and resiliency; social media; apps and the Internet of Things; multimedia messaging and accessibility; disaster planning; staffing, hiring, and training; and the evolution of 9-1-1 center supervision and management. Click here for full #NENASBP session details. No other event provides you with the opportunity to shape the future of 9-1-1 and impact public safety for decades to come! Don’t miss your chance to be part of it! Click here to register now, with special early-bird rates available through December 7. Click here to book your housing at the host hotel and conference site, the Embassy Suites Lake Buena Vista South. It’s time to renew your NENA membership! You can do it in just a few quick steps:
An ENP scholarship opportunity is now available to current NENA members that meet the eligibility requirements for ENP Certification and plan to sit for the exam by March 2019.
Five ENP Scholarships will be awarded (one per membership region). Each scholarship recipient will receive complimentary registration to take the ENP exam during the Winter 2019 or Spring 2019 examination periods.
Candidates must complete and submit the online application by November 15, 2018. Scholarship winners will be notified by November 30.
Get ready for the exam by joining a study group! Florida NENA's upcoming study group begins on January 8, meeting every Tuesday at 2PM Eastern. Email Mark Whitby to sign up. Mission Critical Partner's next free ENP Study Group starts on January 28, and meets every Monday at 3PM Eastern. Email louisalake@mcp911.com to register. Study groups are led by subject matter experts and have proven to be a valuable resource to those preparing for the examination. Click here for info on these and other study groups.
Training Update
Project Management for 9-1-1 Professionals
Wednesday, October 31 | 3PM Eastern (live) or On-Demand $50 for NENA Members | $85 for Non-Members Click here to register!
Presenter: Brian Tegtmeyer, ENP - DU-COMM | NENA Education Advisory Board CEUs: Attend this webinar and receive one-half ENP re-certification point towards the ten-point maximum for NENA courses in the Professional Development CEU/Course Credits section. Can't attend on the 31st? Register now and you will receive an email after the live presentation with instructions for accessing the on-demand webinar archive. Webinar Access Info: Dial-in and web-access details will be provided to attendees via email the week of the webinar.11.09.18 | Tactical Dispatch for the Telecommunicator | Franklin, IN | Register Check out the NENA Education Calendar to see additional upcoming classes! Featured Job Openings
Deputy Director l Sacramento Regional Fire/EMS Communication Center l Sacramento, CA
Public Safety Dispatcher l City of Pinellas Park l Pinellas Park, FL Police Division Manager l Austin Police Department l Austin, TX 911 Telecommunicator/Dispatcher l GCECA l Rifle, CO Visit the NENA Career Center to see other available jobs or post your opening today!
Telecommunicator Corner
Did you know that NENA has a great way to recognize telecommunicators who have gone above and beyond? It’s called the TC Spotlight! If you know of a TC that has done an exceptional job while handling a call, is devoted to his or her career, is a mentor to others, a great cheerleader for your agency, or just plain rocks, then we would like to help celebrate them! Share their awesome talents with the rest of the world by sending an email to tccaucus@nena.org and letting us know the nominee's name, years of service, current agency and position, and why he or she is being nominated.
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