The Ohio Chapter of the Association of Public Safety Communications Officials
Wednesday March 31, 2021 To our Members, On behalf of your Ohio APCO Executive Committee, I would like to take a moment to address concerns brought forward by members of our association related to vaccines for COVID‐19. Although all of Continue reading President’s Letter to the Membership
Please find below the agenda for the Monthly Information-Sharing Teleconference being held April 1, 2021 beginning 1:00PM: AGENDA I – Welcome II – APCO Welcome and Information III – NENA Welcome and Information IV – 9-1-1 Program Office update Continue reading Ohio PSAP Teleconference Series – April 1st
Resolution 2021-01May 19, 2021Title: A resolution to amend Article VIII, Section 1.1 of the Bylaws of the Ohio Chapter of APCO. On February 22, 2021, Ohio APCO President Lydia Frey created the Special Committee entitled the “Telecommunicator Emergency Response Taskforce Continue reading Constitution & Bylaws Amendment Proposal
APCO is launching a grassroots advocacy campaign and needs your support. A major infrastructure proposal – the LIFT America Act – has been introduced in Congress that includes $15 billion to support the deployment of Next Generation 9-1-1 throughout the country. Continue reading TAKE ACTION – Support $15 Billion for NG9-1-1
Dispatcher Anthony J. D’Apolito, Warren District, passed away today due to a medical emergency while on duty. “There are no words that can express our immense grief over the loss of Dispatcher D’Apolito,” said Colonel Richard Fambro. “We are forever Continue reading OSHP Mourns Loss of Dispatcher
Learn About APCO Committee Opportunities Have you considered lending your time and expertise as an APCO Committee volunteer? You should! APCO committees examine key industry topics like health and wellness, professional development and spectrum/technology. Other committees help govern and operate Continue reading 2021 APCO Committee Year Sign Up Webinar
Linked below is a notice from the FCC that affects PSAPs specifically in the 440 and 513 area codes. Those areas will be required to dial the full 10-digits for all phone calls effective October 24, 2021. This change is Continue reading FCC Notice – 10-Digit Dialing for the 440 & 513 Area Codes
At the May 19, 2021 meeting of Ohio APCO, the membership will cast their vote for the selection of Second Vice President. There are two candidates vying for that office. Their biographies and contact information are linked below. Erica Walsh Continue reading Meet the Candidates – Ohio APCO Second Vice President
Meeting Agenda Items/Links Executive Council Report – Somerville Legislative Update – Somerville November 2020 Meeting Minutes February 2021 Chapter Treasurer’s Report APCO Committee Volunteer Information Ohio APCO Committees APCO 2021 – Flash Day Monday April 5th Next Ohio PSAP Conference Continue reading Links/Info from Today’s Meeting – February 17th
WEBEX Meeting Link: Join meeting Join by Phone ONLY: 415-655-0003 (Meeting Number 180 202 5585) Meeting Agenda Items/Links Executive Council Report – Somerville Legislative Update – Somerville November 2020 Meeting Minutes February 2021 Chapter Treasurer’s Report