NRC – TelcommunicatorStandards and Training
Summary of Question #15
Within what time frame must a new telecommunicator recievesertification
(As of April, 1996)
| State | Number of Years |
| 1. California | Not Required, optionally available |
| 2. Connecticut | 1 year from date of hire |
| 3. Georgia | 6 months from date of hire |
| 4. Idaho | Voluntary |
| 5. Kentucky | 1 year |
| 6. Maryland | 1 year fron date of hire |
| 7. Massachusetts | Prior to answering a 9-1-1 call with and E9-1-1 system |
| 8. Mississippi | 1 year from date of service |
| 9. Montana | No requirements because attendance is at discretion of local agencies |
| 10. New Hampshire | 3 months after hire |
| 11. New Jersey | Unknown |
| 12. New Mexico | Within 1 year |
| 13. North Dakota | 1 year |
| 14. Oregon | 1 year |
| 15. Pennsylvania | Not specified by law |
| 16. South Carolina | 1 year |
| 17. Utah | Requirement established by each agency |
| 18. Virginia | 12 months |
| 19. Texas | 12 months |
| 20. West Virginia | 1 year |
| 21. Wyoming | 2 years from date of employment |