The Association of Public-Safety Communications Officials (APCO) International’s Project 33 Agency Training Program Certification that recognizes public safety communication centers across the nation is available online.
Initial and continuing training for public safety telecommunicators is exceedingly important as they provide essential services to the public in an ever-expanding and rapidly changing public safety environment, and many centers have developed their own training to ensure quality knowledge and service.
APCO项目33机构培训计划认证（P33）是一种正式机制，允许公共安全机构证明这些培训计划为符合APCO美国国家标准（ANS）。APCOP33培训计划认证 - Telecommunicator -2010要求代理商要求或超过该机构会议或超过该机构APCO ANS 3.103.1-2010：公共安全电信者的最低培训标准。该标准指定了分配给公共安全电信功能的执法，消防服务和紧急医疗服务（EMS）的呼叫者和调度员的最低培训要求。
APCO initiated P33 online application process to better cater to the needs of agencies throughout the U.S.
“Many public safety agencies are not aware that this program is offered online,” said Steve Wisely, APCO’s director of communications center & 9-1-1 services. “Meeting specific criteria and standards allow programs to provide more credence and value.”
P33 allows for customization depending on what services the agency provides and recognizes the need to supplement these basic competencies with agency-specific information and existing equipment-use parameters.
Gregg Riddle, president of APCO International said, “When an agency has certified training, it shows unwavering dedication of up-to-date information and tactics, perseverance in the public safety industry and commitment to strategic emergency service procedures. All agencies should strive to hold their employees to the same level of excellence, and certification does just that.”
Agencies can use the APCO P33 Training Program certification mark on agency training material and Web site while certified and are recognized atAPCO International’s Annual Conference. Recertification is required every three years. APCO standards can be downloaded at no charge athttp://apcointl.org/911-resources/standards/apco-standards-for-download.html. Agencies not using APCO products can apply. Visithttp://apcointl.org/911-resources/apco-project-33-training-program-certification/project-33-certification.htmlor e-mailp33@apcointl.orgfor more information.
