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Across the country, communities are celebrating National Public Safety Telecommunicators Week (NPSTW) 2026 during the week of April 12-18 , recognizing the vital role 9-1-1 dispatchers and communication professionals play in emergency response. Observed annually during the second full week of April, this national event highlights the dedication, professionalism, and resilience of those who serve as the first point of contact in times of crisis. From coordinating life-saving r

The Ohio Chapter of the Association of Public Safety Communications Officials  (APCO) and the Ohio Chapter of National Emergency Number Association (NENA) are proud to announce the Chapters will be awarding scholarships to attend the 2026 Ohio APCO/NENA Joint State Conference, September 13-16, 2026, at The Ohioan Hotel and Event Center located in Lewis Center, Ohio. Listed below is information on the scholarships being awarded by the associations: Five scholarships for member

Ohio NENA and the Ohio APCO/NENA Joint Conference committee are gearing up for the 2026 Ohio APCO/NENA Joint State Conference , scheduled for September 13–16, 2026. The conference committee has announced the official "Save the Date" and the new location of the conference. This year’s conference will be held at a new venue; The Ohioan Hotel & Event Center , bringing together 9-1-1 professionals, leaders, and industry partners for several days of training, networking, and colla

Today marks the 58th anniversary of the creation of the United States’ 9-1-1 emergency system, a milestone that highlights one of the most important developments in public safety communications. The first official call was placed on February 16, 1968, in Haleyville, Alabama, demonstrating how a simple three-digit number could quickly connect people to help in an emergency. Rankin Fite, then Speaker of the Alabama House of Representatives, made the historic call from the mayor