Standards Program Manager APCO International Daytona Beach, Florida
Join us as we dive head first into the development of standards for our industry. As an American National Standards (ANSI) accredited Standards Developer, APCO is dedicated to ensuring public safety communications has a role in the development of standards affecting our industry. APCO's standards development activities have a broad scope, ranging from the actual development of standards to the representation of public safety communications in other standards development areas. From the food we eat, to the cars we drive, to the technology supporting first responders, to the training given to our employees, standards is always there - ensuring safety, quality and interoperability.
Learning Objectives:
1. Define a standard
2. Identify the importance of utilizing standards
3. Explain how standards are used in the Emergency Communications Center (ECC)