A little background on the “Telecommunicator Standards andTraining” survey
Welcome to the 1996 Edition of the NENA National Telecommunicator Standards andTraining Survey. This survey was commissioned as part of NENA’s National Resource Centerproject and its Commitment to encouraging and supporting states attempting to enactlegislation that will establish telecommunicator training standards. A state by statesurvey was used to establish and evaluate current levels of telecommunicator training inplace throughout the country. You will discover a map of the United Statesdepicting a complete visual picture of the present status (May 1996) of telecommunicatortraining standards across the country. The survey results are divided into three (3)sections for easy reference. First, you can review the individual state surveys, then youcan see the results summarized for your added convenience and information, and finallythere is a section containing excerpts of state telecommunicator training legislation.
The results of the survey have also provided the foundation for the NENA NationalResource Center database that members can access on the World Wide Web. It is NENA’sintention to update the information on the NENA Web Site as new legislation or informationis obtained. The information will also continue to be made available to members in anupdated annual edition.
NENA undertook this project to fully demonstrate its commitment to encouragingand supporting National Telecommunicator Training Standards throughout the country. NENAsupports the concept that this will be accomplished when every state adopts a minimumtelecommunicator training standard. Beginning the process of establishing minimum trainingstandards in your state may be no easy task. However, the information contained inthis book can save you a tremendous amount of time and will help you get started. You willlearn how programs are being paid for, how they are being administered, what subjects arebeing taught, and who you can call when you need help. NENA is also standing by. If youneed help in getting started in your state, or for additional information contact the NENANational Office. Remember, when training standards are in place everyonewins, the profession, the public health and safety services, and the citizens thatwe serve.
To order additional copies of the printed edition call or write to the NENANational Office at 1-800-332-3911.
A Special Thanks
goes out to Mr. William H Hinkle
for your dedication and hard work on the NENA National Research Center
Also a big thanks to the following “Telecommunicator Standards and Training”Committee Members
| Representing the North Central Region Mr. Nathan McClure, Director Central Dispatch P.O. Box 626 Muskegon, MI 39443 Telephone (616)722-3524 |
Representing the East Coast Region Brad Magill, Director Butler County 9-1-1 309 Sunnyview Circle Butler, PA 16001-3549 Telephone (412)284-5211 |
| Representing the West Coast Region Mr. Larry Kuhn, 9-1-1 Analyst State of California 416 Fiqueroa Street Folsom, CA 95630 Telephone (916) 657-9236 |
Representing the Gulf Coast Region Mr. Roy Meredith, Supervisor City of High Point – Comm. Div. P.O. Box 429 High Point, NC 27261-0429 Telephone (910)885-2899 |
| Database Development and Interface Mr Ronald Bien, Telecom. Mgr. Hamilton County Communications 2377 Civic Center Drive Cincinnati, OH 45231 Telephone (513)825-2170 |
Web Site Mr. Tim Rorris, Web Manager NENA 1560 Fishinger Road Columbus, OH 43221 Telephone (614)459-7707 email |
| Product Development and Education Mr. Robert Cobb, Consultant Pacesetter Management Group 1560 Fishinger Road Columbus, OH 43221 Telephone (614)459-7707 |
Committee Chairman Mr. William Hinkle, Operations Dir. Hamilton County Communications 2337 Civic Center Drive Cincinnati, OH 45231 Telephone (513)825-2170 |
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