Frequency Log Updated 2013-06-12
The newest frequency log containing FCC updates for Northern California has been posted and is ready for download from NAPCO.org.
News
State 9-1-1 Office Announces Policy Changes
On June 10th the State 9-1-1 Office announced changes to two sections of the 9-1-1 Manual: Travel Reimbursements and Training Policies. In summary, the changes to the Travel Reimbursement Policy are that they will now use the State of California reimbursement rates for mileage and hotel charges. The full policy can […]
Language Line Selected as New Language Translation Service for 9-1-1 1
State 9-1-1 has announced that Language Line Services (LLS) will be awarded the Foreign Language Emergency Interpretation Services contract for 9-1-1 in California. The current state contract with CanTalk will expire on June 30, 2013. The new State Contract needs to be executed by the Department of General Services (DGS) before services […]
FirstNet General Manager and Board to Speak at APCO 2013
APCO International is pleased to announce that the General Manager and members of the First Responder Network Authority (FirstNet) will speak at APCO 2013 taking place August 18-21 in Anaheim, CA. FirstNet General Manager Bill D’Agostino will make introductory remarks during the Distinguished Achievers Breakfast on Tuesday, August 20 starting […]
Frequency Log Updated 2013-06-07
The newest frequency log containing FCC updates for Northern California has been posted and is ready for download from NAPCO.org.
New Interim Deputy Director 9-1-1 Emergency Communications Office
Congratulations to Bill Anderson, a nearly 10 year member of The Northern California Chapter of APCO. We know he will represent APCO and the needs of Public Safety very well, and wish him the best of luck in his new position. The following comes from Karen Wong: Interim Deputy Director […]
Legislative Updates 2013-06-06
Status of Public Safety-Related Bills AB 47 (Gatto D) Emergency telephone system: abuse. Summary: Would make any person who calls the 911 telephone system to dispatch a police, sheriff, fire department, or emergency medical service personnel response to a residence or place of business where there is no emergency, with […]
New State 911 Advisory Board Page
The NAPCO webpage has been recently updated to include news regarding the California State 9-1-1 Advisory Board. On May 2, 2013, Chuck Berdan was appointed by Governor Brown to serve as the APCO representative for California on the State 9-1-1 Advisory Board. Earlier in the year, by a joint decision […]
ProCHRT Coming to NAPCO
ProCHRT stands for The Professional Communications Human Resources Task force – the focus of this international committee includes professional recognition, certification/training/standardization requirements, retirement eligibility and human resources matters pertinent to the Dispatch Community. We will work under the guidance/structure of the National ProCHRT Committee. Learn more about ProCHRT at: http://www.apcointl.org/resources/professional-communications-human-resources-committee.html […]
Frequency Log Updated 2013-05-31
The newest frequency log containing FCC updates for Northern California has been posted and is ready for download from NAPCO.org.