Earlier this week APCO launched its highly anticipated course, the Fundamentals of Next Generation 9-1-1 (NG9-1-1). The course delves into key concepts critical for success, including interoperability, reliability, redundancy and cybersecurity. Moreover, participants will gain insights into the new opportunities next-generation technologies offer to emergency communications centers (ECCs) that enhance operations. The inaugural course is October 31 - November 1 at APCO Headquarters in Daytona Beach, Florida.
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The Federal Emergency Management Agency (FEMA), in coordination with the Federal Communications Commission (FCC), will conduct a nationwide test of the Wireless Emergency Alerts (WEA) and Emergency Alert System (EAS) on October 4 at approximately 2:20 p.m. The WEA portion of the test will be transmitted to all members of the public who have a WEA-capable mobile device and are within a participating wireless service provider’s network. The EAS test will be conducted with radio and television broadcasters, including satellite radio. Both tests will feature language indicating the alert is only a test and no action is needed. Any member of the public who experiences anomalies with receipt of the alert, such as a significant delay in the presentation of the message, duplicate test messages or other complications can inform the FCC by contacting the Public Safety and Homeland Security Bureau’s Public Safety Support Center. More information on the testing can be found online.
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APCO is accepting applications until October 15 for the Certified Public-Safety Executive (CPE) Program, scheduled to begin in January 2024. The CPE Program equips participants with vital leadership skills to guide public safety agencies today and in the future. Topics explored during the six-month program include leadership styles, public safety leadership issues, and executing and managing change. The CPE Program is competitive, and space is limited. For more details and to apply visit the CPE Program page.
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APCO seeks volunteers to assist with the revision and redesignation of two standards:
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Dan is a Journeyman RF Technician with over 27 years in the communications industry. He attended ITT Technical Institute, which influenced his decision to pursue a career in the radio industry. A Utah native, he has assisted in creating and building large-scale communication and data systems for companies such as Kennecott Utah Copper and Snowbird Ski Resort. He has also been influential in the design and implementation of systems outside of Utah at Newmont Mining Company and Barrick Gold in Nevada. He has the knowledge and skills necessary to successfully complete every project he is assigned and is willing to work day or night to do so. Dan is currently the assistant radio network division director at Utah Communications Authority. With technology continually changing and improving, Dan is ready for the challenges and new concepts that the future of the radio industry will bring. Dan was recently appointed as the APCO-AFC Local Advisor for the state of Utah.
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The Crescent-News
Rachael Thompson told the mother cowering from smoke in the bathroom with her children to close the door and scramble on top of what they could to climb out of the upper story window.
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New Castle News
Olivia Taylor talked a boyfriend through his girlfriend's life-threatening seizure. Cassi Jannetti fielded a call from a woman whose husband had stopped breathing after being stung by a bee. Janetti gave the woman instructions for CPR.
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