We have been challenged by the GA Chapter. Lets show everyone that Florida APCO cares about helping our own in Louisiana!

The floods of August 2016 were devastating for parts of Louisiana. What most don't realize is that at least 65 Public Safety Telecommunicators were directly affected with serious damage and loss of property. Some lost all of their material possessions in this disaster. The media has not publicized these losses but those of us in the 911 community believe in taking care of our own. This fund is established to assist those telecommunicators directly affected by the floods. Funds will be transferred directly to the Louisiana Chapter of APCO for distribution. The Georgia Chapter of APCO is challenging all of the Gulf Coast APCO Chapters to contribute to this fund to help our brothers and  sisters who are suffering in Louisiana. 

Florida, Take Action Now!
Input Deadline is September 20, 2016
Make our great state the one with the MOST responses nationally, let your voice be heard.

The Office of Management and Budget (OMB) announced proposed revisions to the Standard Occupational Classification (SOC), under which Public Safety Telecommunicators would continue to be inappropriately designated as "Office and Administrative Support Occupations." These preliminary recommendations go against comments from APCO, the public, and the Congressional Next Gen 9-1-1 Caucus Co-Chairs advocating that Public Safety Telecommunicators be categorized as a "Protective Service Occupation."

It is critical that we have a high volume of responses as well as specific examples of 911 PST's serving in a protective way. APCO International has made it really simple to learn more, provide input to the OMB, and to contact your specific legislators. Click on each of the links below help make a real difference in our profession!
 



Check out the photos from the 2015 International Conference in D.C and the 2015 FL-APCO Conference in Daytona.

Scholarships Available!


​Did you know that you can earn a scholarship to attend an APCO class (in-person or on-line) or use the money to assist you to travel to the International Conference in Orlando!

Each year, Florida APCO awards a $500 scholarship to a member who displays the qualities of long-time member Nancy Dzoba--exemplary service and commitment to Florida APCO and the public-safety community.  This award can be used for any APCO International class or a public-safety course at Jacksonville State University, or to help the member attend a state or International APCO conference.

Click on the link below to submit your application.​

Thank you to our 2015 Florida APCO Conference Sponsors!
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The APCO Institute's Illuminations program is growing!  Illuminations provides the opportunity to obtain at-your-desk continuing education by “illuminating” a new training topic each month through an annual subscription-based service for a total of 12 topics. The program was designed to meet the immediate needs of agencies that now have state-mandated continuing education.  Read all the details here.

Click here for all the info you need on becoming a Florida Certified Public Safety Telecommunicator as well as the steps needed to certify your agency's training program.
Here is the final curriculum.


NEW Classes are available in Florida. Go to the training page for information and to register.