March 16 | 1:00-2:00 p.m. ET
Free for members and worth 1 CEU
South Dakota may not be the first place you think of when you imagine large events and social gatherings that require public safety oversight. Yet, each year the state manages several large-scale events. During this webinar the presenters will demonstrate how mobile broadband and the FirstNet verified app ‘Bridge4PS’ provided agencies across the state with the situational awareness they needed for full interoperability. In addition, a representative from the Visual Labs app will demonstrate a cost-effective means of getting eyes-on-the-scene when separated from an encounter by space or time.
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Yesterday, members of the House Energy and Commerce Committee introduced the LIFT America Act, an infrastructure bill that includes $15 billion for the deployment and implementation of Next Generation 9-1-1 (NG9-1-1) throughout the country. The NG9-1-1 provisions (section 15001) adhere to principles established by APCO and its partners in the Public Safety Next Generation 9-1-1 Coalition, a broad group of national public safety organizations representing law enforcement, fire, EMS and 9-1-1.
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Getting involved in the development of APCO American National Standards is an excellent way to contribute your knowledge as well as learn from your peers. We need volunteers who are producers of public safety communications equipment, products, processes, systems and services. You do not need to be an expert or an APCO member to participate. Deadline to express interest is March 26.
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The deadline to apply for an APCO General Scholarship is fast approaching! Funds can be used towards your professional development and career advancement goals. Applications are due by 11:59 p.m. ET on March 31.
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These online courses can be completed in just six weeks. Courses begin March 17 and end on April 27.
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The Alliance Review
Amanda H. Hermann, 26, was recognized for her hard work and even temperament. She takes on extra work at the emergency communications center and volunteers in community food drives.
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25 ABC
Brazos County (Texas) public safety telecommunicators Stephanie Arms and Darian Soares talked a father through the birth of his daughter as paramedics made their way to their hotel.
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7 KBZK Bozeman
Expanded and clearer radio coverage is expected as the upgrades come online, said Bozeman Chief Josh Waldo.
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News Channel ABC 12
Kristen Sebris, who is eight months pregnant herself, talked the mother and her friend safely through the birth.
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The Emporia Gazette
Roxanne Van Gundy, director of the Lyon County (Kansas) Emergency Communications Center, said the assurance supervisor will review calls with public safety telecommunicators to make sure they are following standard procedures.
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Daily Times
Public safety telecommunicators simultaneously extracted information from the trapped woman about her location and guided firefighters through a complex and confusing building arrangement as fire and smoke threatened.
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Get the tools and skills to deal with on-the-job stress with APCO Institute’s online course Surviving Stress. Topics include how to recognize and mitigate the stressful situations public safety telecommunicators encounter daily. Register for the next session taking place April 14 - May 4.
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Looking to advance your career in emergency communications? Contact us today for your professional resume review and one-on-one interview coaching session with Dr. Steven Edwards. Members receive a $200 discount.
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