What is an APCO certification?
APCO’s Agency Training Program Certification, an initiative of Project 33®, provides a way for public safety agencies to certify that their training programs meet APCO American National Standards (ANS). An agency’s curriculum, training materials and supporting documentation are reviewed and checked for compliance.
What is a certified dispatcher?
As the lifeline to people in crisis, emergency dispatchers must continuously learn, improve, and validate their skills so as to guide callers through complex emergency situations. Certification helps ensure that the high standards of customer service, care, and public safety are met.
What is a public safety affiliation?
To qualify as a Public Safety/Government Partner the applicant must be currently employed by a government agency, or affiliated with a government agency through an executed contract, and must serve in a public safety function, i.e. Firefighter, EMT, Paramedic, Emergency Manager.
What is a APCO?
Association of Public-Safety Communications Officials-International (APCO) was founded in 1935. It is the world’s oldest and largest organization of public safety communications professionals and supports the largest U.S. membership base of any public safety association.
What is EMD certification?
MEDICAL. The Emergency Medical Dispatcher (EMD) has been recognized as an essential component of effective EMS systems. Proper and timely training as well as a sound Medical Protocol are what help EMDs deliver quality care to the public with emergency medical needs.
When did organized public safety programs begin?
The Office of Public Safety (OPS) was a U.S. government program within the United States Agency for International Development (USAID) that provided training, assistance and equipment to the security forces of U.S. allies. The program commenced in November 1962 and was terminated by Congress in 1974.
Who is the owner of Apco Infratech?
Anil Kumar Singh
Anil Kumar Singh is the Managing Director & Founder of the APCO Infratech (P) Limited and is a first generation entrepreneur. A graduate from Saket University, has started his journey as a petrol pump owner at Faizabad in the year 1988.
What is APCO Nena?
We are devoted to the advancement of Public Safety Communications in Oregon. APCO-NENA represents its members before communications regulatory agencies and policy-making bodies.