Looking for even more training at APCO WRC? Well OK then. We have it for you. APCO International will be hosting the following courses as part of the Pre-conference training available at the APCO WRC held during April 7-10, 2015. more
Looking for even more training at APCO WRC? Well OK then. We have it for you. APCO International will be hosting the following courses as part of the Pre-conference training available at the APCO WRC held during April 7-10, 2015. more
Need another reason to attend the 2015 APCO WRC this April in Sacramento, CA? Now you have one. Just announced and released to all PSAPs in California, the 2015 APCO Western Regional Conference, to be held in Sacramento from April 7-10 is approved as a reimbursable training expense using your PSAP’s Annual Training Allotment.
Now each PSAP can send staff to the 2015 APCO WRC and submit reimbursements to the California 9-1-1 Emergency Communications Branch for registrations, meals, and lodging. With the pre-negotiated rates of $107 per night at the host hotel, the Hyatt Regency, attendees can essentially attend for free.
More vendors, more event details, and registration updates. All these can all be found on the conference website at APCOWRC2015.org. Read below to see what news we have for the Evening on the Rails dinner too.
There’s only one place to get APCO quality training and see APCO vendors on the West Coast this year. With the APCO International Annual show on the East Coast until 2017, Sacramento will offer all of the amenities, high quality training, and engaging speakers that you see at the International shows.
That’s right. The training and sessions guide is now available to view. There are over 60 classes currently listed, with more coming. There will be no shortage of classes available, and some will be offered multiple times just in case it conflicts with another must see class as well. Download the guide here. We know you will not be disappointed in what we are offering, and maybe even a little surprised.
Palo Alto Mobile Emergency Operations Center
Ever wonder what goes into a large emergency response setup? The City of Palo Alto will have their entire Mobile Emergency Operations Center on display in the exhibit hall. Over 4000 square feet of floor space will be used just for their setup. There will be a number of assets available to view in their exhibit including a Mobile Command Vehicle, a Director’s Command Vehicle, an MEOC Support Vehicle, and an Incident Command Post Vehicle.
Come see the latest in mobile communications technology from a local Northern California city. See how it all comes together and then wander the exhibit hall to see each vendor and all of their products. This is a rare opportunity to see a hardened setup with real world applications and functional, operating equipment.
Jeff Johnson, Vice Chairman of the First Responder Network Authority (FirstNet) will be the keynote speaker during the opening general session.
Mark Ghilarducci, Director of the California Governor’s Office of Emergency Services (Cal OES) will be a featured speaker during the opening general session as well.
Looking for more good reasons to visit Sacramento? We have teamed up with the Sacramento Visitor’s Bureau to bring you a number of things that you can do to pass your time in the evening in and around the Sacramento area. Some of it walkable, some rideable, and some will fill your time for that long weekend stay after the conference (San Francisco, Yosemite, Napa, just to name a few). Click here to go to the external Visit Sacramento Site and see what Sacramento has to offer.
Gold Sponsors
Harris
Codan Radio Communications
Airbus DS Communications
Bronze Sponsors
Mission Critical Communications
Voiance
More vendors, more event details, and registration updates. All these can all be found on the conference website at APCOWRC2015.org. Read below to see what news we have for the Evening on the Rails dinner too.
Biggest news of the day, the discount to register for the conference has been extended another month. Register before February 27 for a discount of $50 off your full conference pass. The exhibit hall only passes remain free, but save time and register now so that you can spend more time in the hall, and not in line registering to walk the hall.
Along with the discounted registration date being extended we also want to remind you about the hotel accommodations. The Hyatt Regency Hotel has rooms which are across the street from the event for only $155 per night. Government attendees can get an even larger discount of only $107 per night. Hurry though, rooms are going fast and there are only so many rooms available.
7th Annual Mobile Command Center Rally
We expect up to 30 or more MCCs to be on display, from a variety of disciplines and organizations, in a myriad of sizes, shapes, and configurations
●Local ●Regional ●State ●Federal ●Military ●NGOs
Field communicators, Comm Unit Leaders, Incident commanders, patrol supervisors, incident dispatchers, emergency managers, volunteers, and other public safety professionals will be able to:
All Attendees to the Western Regional Conference on Thursday will have free admission to the MCC Rally. You must be registered to attend, click here to register.
Evening on the Rails Dinner
Thursday night, ticketed attendees will have full access to this world class facility and dinner will be served in the round, surrounded by the beautifully restored engines and rail cars. Not to mention, there will be live entertainment. Tickets can be purchased for only $45 with your online registration for the conference.
This just announced: during this event we will have access to the entire museum, while you stroll the exhibits pause for a conversation with John Sutter or Abraham Lincoln. In addition to those mentioned, and for your entertainment, “Jody Fuller. Comic. Speaker. Soldier” will entertain us with his unique and inspirational comedic style.
For a sneak peek at the evening’s entertainment, visit Jody Fuller’s website: http://www.jodyfuller.com
Get your tickets today as seats are limited!
We want to highlight three more training sessions this week that will be available at the conference. In addition to these three sessions, look for information on discounted APCO pre-conference courses, POST certified courses, and more.
9-1-1 Dispatch Operations
Ahh in the News: Nobody likes to be in the news. This will give a high level overview of recent media incidents involving dispatchers and dispatch centers, and help dispatchers and dispatch managers look at how we can improve our operations and stay OUT of the news.
Technology
The 106 and You: The 106 is intimidating, but it is important that you know what the 106 is. This course will take the mystery out of the form and try to help Operations understand the form a little better.
Management
Evaluation versus Forklift: Government Budgets are just now recovering from the housing crash. However, the days of spontaneous spending are over. As we consider upgrading our software Open standards provide a way to evolve emergency services networks instead of forklifting upgrades as new technologies emerge. Including voice, text and video. Learn how open standards can provide a foundation for providing next generation 9-1-1 systems.
Looking for more good reasons to visit Sacramento? We have teamed up with the Sacramento Visitor’s Bureau to bring you a number of things that you can do to pass your time in the evening in and around the Sacramento area. Some of it walkable, some rideable, and some will fill your time for that long weekend stay after the conference (San Francisco, Yosemite, Napa, just to name a few). Click here to go to the external Visit Sacramento Site and see what Sacramento has to offer.
Sorry about the numerous emails sent out yesterday promoting our event. It seems that the email server and system had a couple of glitches, some caused by myself and not changing the automatic settings before I completed the email update. We hate extra email, especially unnecessary emails, and please rest assured that from now on, we will do all we can to make sure that this never happens again. Read more…
Things are really starting to move now. We have lots of updates for you, and they can all be found on the conference website at APCOWRC2015.org.
Today, we want to introduce you to our keynote and featured speakers at the opening general session, highlight 3 training sessions, let you know what you can do in and around Sacramento off conference hours, and remind you about the pricing increases at the end of January.
First, the Keynote speaker for the opening session has been verified. On Wednesday, April 8th, our opening keynote speaker will be Jeff Johnson, Vice Chairman of the FirstNet board. Read more…
That’s right, only 100 days until the largest gathering of public safety communicators this side of the Mississippi. Booth spaces are filing up fast, attendees are registering as fast as their agencies will let them. The Mobile Command Centers are fueling up and preparing to head to Sacramento. If you have not registered yet, why not? Registration fees are still discounted, through the end of January. Save $50 by signing up now. Can’t use a credit card, sign up and we will hold your registration so you can send in a check. Sign up for a full conference pass and bring you spouse for the cost of a day pass only. It’s quick and easy to register. Click here now to reserve your spot and be part of all the action. Read more…
Volunteering is a great way to give back to the organization and get discounted, or free, conference registration.
Guidelines for volunteer registrations:
Sign up for 4 hours of volunteer time during the conference, and you can register for 1 full day conference pass. Sign up for 8 hours and receive a full conference pass. All days, all classes, free of charge just for volunteering 8 hours.
The Call for Papers for the 2015 APCO WRC is now open! Submissions are now being accepted until October 31, 2014. Presenters will be provided with a full day registration.
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In an effort to host a quality event and to maximize participation, the conference committee has created a Corporate Sponsorship Program to obtain additional support for conference operations and to provide scholarships for special guests to attend the conference.