Monthly Archives: June 2016


Dispatcher Reclassification Update 1

On June 23, 2016, the Congressional NextGen 9-1-1 Caucus Co-Chairs – Senator Amy Klobuchar (D-MN), Senator Richard Burr (R-NC), Representative Anna Eshoo (D-CA) and Representative John Shimkus (R-IL) – sent a bipartisan letter to the Office of Management and Budget (OMB) urging OMB to revise the Standard Occupational Classification (SOC) […]


What’s Old is New Again

Did you know that over the years, six presidents of APCO International have come from the Northern California Chapter of APCO? Or that the chapter started in 1938? Well, if you didn’t you can head over to our updated Historical page now to read more on the history of the […]


GPS Testing this Month may Cause Interference

The FAA has issued a warning to all flights in the Southwest, especially Southern California, that during 6 days in the month of June, there will be GPS Interference Testing lasting for 6 hours a day that may interrupt flight navigation and controls in aircraft that rely heavily on GPS […]


New Job Posting for the State of California, OES

There is a new job posting on the NAPCO.org/jobs page. The State of California, Governors Office of Emergency Services is looking for a Telecommunications Systems Analyst II. Hurry, the position closes June 16, 2016. Visit the site for contact information and job details


What Happens When a Gas Line is Ruptured?

What does the response look like when a natural gas line is ruptured in a neighborhood? Well, the California Regional Common Ground Alliance is hosting a free (with registration) event on June 10, 2016. This will be a mock gas line strike and emergency response event with Senator Jerry Hill […]