apcointl.org Subscribe Advertise Buyer’s Guide PSC Magazine Submit Press Release Contact Us APCO Industry Government Operations Technology Product & Service Announcements Resources 9-1-1 & COVID-19 APCO Seeks Comments on Candidate American National Standard for Core Competencies and Minimum Training Standards for Public Safety Communications Manager/Director APCO International November 5, 2021 APCO Alexandria, VA – The Association of Public-Safety Communications Officials (APCO) International is seeking comments for the candidate American National Standard (ANS) for Core Competencies and Minimum Training Standards for Public Safety Communications Manager/Director. The revision of this standard identifies the core competencies and minimum training requirements for the public safety communications manager/director position, which is typically tasked with managing and directing all aspects of an emergency communications center (ECC). “It is paramount that managers and directors of ECCs have the skills, knowledge and leadership qualities to run their agencies effectively.” said Jason Kern, APCO International President. “This standard promotes training to develop these talents in order to successfully provide lifesaving services.” The public may review and comment on this candidate standard from November 5 until December 20, 2021. Candidate ANS 3.109.3-202X Standard for Core Competencies and Minimum Training Standards for Public Safety Communications Manager/Director For questions regarding APCO Standards, please email apcostandards@apcointl.org or contact the Standards Program Manager at (469) 424-7599. For more information on APCO standards activities, please visit our website. APCO International® (www.apcointl.org) APCO International 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. It serves the needs of public safety communications practitioners worldwide – and the welfare of the general public as a whole – by providing complete expertise, professional development, technical assistance, advocacy and outreach. Share Facebook 0 Twitter 0 Google+ 0 LinkedIn 0 Previous article Keys to Handling a Mass Shooting as a Public Safety Telecommunicator Next article NHTSA and Mission Critical Partners Collaborate to Strengthen Nationwide GIS Data Sharing Follow @apcointl Follow @APCOIntl Back to top Current Issue PSC Magazine About PSC Magazine Advertise Buyer’s Guide Subscribe Submit an Article Contact the Editor Privacy Policy Inside APCO About APCO Membership Events Training Technology Advocacy Services Contact APCO Follow Us Copyright 2021 APCO International