The Ohio Chapter of the Association of Public Safety Communications Officials
Today, the Ohio 9-1-1 Program Office, in partnership with the Ohio Department of Commerce – Division of State Fire Marshal, issued guidance to county coordinators on the Ohio Sub-Grants for the Federal 9-1-1 Grant Program. Here is the details: TO: Continue reading Grant Applications Now Being Accepted
Behavioral and emotional health issues among first responders have gained national attention. The Ohio Association of Public Safety Communication Officials (Ohio APCO), along with The Ohio State University and Ohio Mental Health & Addiction Services, wish to better understand behavioral Continue reading Emotional Health Survey
On August 9th, Ohio APCO President Lydia Frey appointed nine members to the newly created 9-1-1 & Communications Center Management committee: Committee Chairs: Andrew Knapp – Hamilton County Communications Center Patrick Brandt – Delaware County Emergency Communications Committee Members: Jeff Continue reading President Frey Appoints New Committee Members
The on-line voting site for APCO International is now open. Full & Life Members have until Tuesday August 13th to cast their ballot for the positions of First Vice President and Second Vice President of the association. CLICK HERE to Continue reading 2019 APCO Voting – NOW OPEN
FREE CIT training for dispatchers and Officers October 17th – 8am to 4pm Vantage Career Center 818 N Franklin Street – Van Wert For Registration: Contact Kim Brandt by email vwc911@bright.net or phone 419-238-3866 FREE Dispatcher In-Service Training October 23rd – Continue reading Free Training – Van Wert County
PUBLIC SAFETY AND HOMELAND SECURITY BUREAU REMINDS EAS PARTICIPANTS OF UPCOMING DATES AND DEADLINES FOR 2019 NATIONWIDE EAS TEST PS Docket No. 15-94 The Public Safety and Homeland Security Bureau (Bureau) of the Federal Communications Commission (FCC or Commission) reminds all Continue reading FCC to Conduct Nationwide EAS Test August 7th
It is truly an honor and privilege to serve as the new Ohio APCO president. I am looking forward to this opportunity and having the ability to work with so many great people. I began my career in public safety Continue reading A Letter from President Lydia Frey
Ohio APCO President Lydia Frey is pleased to announce the chapter is looking for volunteers to serve on the newly formed “9-1-1 & Communications Center Management Committee”. This new committee was formed by Immediate Past President Satoru Persons and voted Continue reading Committee Sign Up: 9-1-1 & Communications Center Management Committee
At the quarterly membership meeting held on May 22nd, a new Second VP was elected and the new slate of Chapter Officers were installed for 2019-2020. Congratulations to Cheryl Pratt, Dispatcher Supervisor for the Ohio State Highway Patrol, who was Continue reading New Chapter Officers Sworn In