Looking Towards the Next Generation
Vote for Cheri Lynn Rockwell, ENP
** NENA 2nd VP**

Dear Utah NENA Members.

I am running to be elected as the National NENA 2″ VP. I wanted to take the time to introduce myself to you and sha re not only background and experience in the 9-1-1 industry but the value and benefit of electing me as your NENA 2nd VP.

I am currently the 9-1-1 County Coordinator for Butte County in California. with responsibility for seven PSAP’s CPE. Network. Call Routing. County Radio. Telecom. Wireless and Land line. I am also the Northern California Regional Wireless 9-1-1 Coordinator. with responsibilities for eighteen counties. Prior to joining Butte County Communications. I worked in data processing. Most notable in my 13 years as 9-1-1 County Coordinator, I was the first Hosted 9-1-1 implementation and Next Generation 9-1-1 Project in California and was the first in the Nation to answer WE9-1-1 calls routed on location based routing.

My greatest strengths are my creativity. drive and leadership. I thrive on challenges; particularly those that expand the 9-1- 1 industries reach with Next Generation 9- 1-1 technologies. My most recent project involved a strategic partnership with the State of California 9- 1-1 Office to build a host/remote system which allowed the load share, backup and network diversity throughout Butte County’s seven PSAP ‘ s. This project also provided each PSAP with a NG9-1-1 network providing the ability to be ready to accept NG9-1-1 media and other capabilities when the technology is available.

In 2005, as the WE9-1-1 Coordinator I was recognized with the Best of California 2005 Award by the Government Technology Conference for demonstrating excellence in project collaboration on the WE9-1-1 Statewide Implementation Project.

I am the President of the California Chapter of the National Emergency Number Association (CALNENA). I have served as an alternate for APCO on the California 9-1 -1 Advisory board and am also pending appointment by the Governor for an official CALNENA seat on the 9-1-1 Advisory Board. I chair the CALNENA legislative committee and over the past 3 years I have worked on State and Federal 9-1-1 legislation. I am an Emergency Number Professional. I participate on NENA technical committees. providing assistance and creating standards towards NG9-1-1 . I am an active APCO member and work towards collaboration of all organizations. I also have volunteered many hours within my county for citizens with disabilities. I believe every citizen should have the same access to 9-1-1 we are entitled to and strive for.

I live in Paradise, California with my husband. two sons. 3 dogs, and one very spoiled and cranky cat. In my free time I enjoy reading, horseback riding. and wake boarding. My passion for 9-1-1 derives far beyond my career, my husband is a Chico City Police Officer and my grandfather was a Deputy for the Sacramento County Sheriff’s Department.

This is a vital time in 9-1-1, if elected to serve on the NENA Board 1 look forward to being in the forefront and implanting our Nat ion with the Next Generation of 9- 1-1.
Sincerely,

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March 20, 2013 at SLVECC
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West Valley City, Utah 84118

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The Utah Chapter of the National Emergency Number Association (UT-NENA) is proud to host state-wide study group to prepare eligible candidates for certification as an Emergency Number Professional (ENP).

Why apply for certification as an ENP?  Certification is a tool of a professional association to establish the benchmarks of performance that will signify a broad-based competence in the professional field. By successfully completing the ENP certification program, you will be formally recognized as demonstrating mastery of the comprehensive knowledge base required for 9-1-1 professionals.

ENP exams are scheduled four times annually for a two-week period each winter, spring, summer, and fall.   To be eligible to apply to sit for the exam, all applicants must have three years experience in Emergency Communications or three years experience with a commercial provider of Emergency Communications products and services.  In addition to the three years of experience, all applicants must also meet the point requirements to sit for the examination.

Past applicants have used study groups to great benefit in preparation for the examination. UT-NENA will provide teleconferencing, email groups, and meeting sites to help potential applicants prepare for the test. The exact configuration of the study groups will be determined by the number of interested applicants. I will also assist potential applicants in locating test locations, submitted the required forms, and provide suggestions to minimize costs for reference material.

I anticipate the study group process will take about two months starting Feb 10 – Mar 31, 2013.  Application deadline for the Spring 2013 exam (April 6-20) is March 11, 2013.

There are costs associated with the examination and a cost savings for NENA members.  For further information regarding the NENA ENP program may be found at http://www.nena.org/enp.

If you are interested in participating in the UT-NENA ENP Study Group please contact Bonni Stockman at Bonni.Stockman@slcgov.com  no later than Jan 20 , 2011.  Further information will follow once the group is established.

Please join your Utah NENA for

two days of great training

November 7^th & 8^th  from 9am to 5pm

At

Valley Emergency Communications Center

5360 S. Ridge Village Drive

West Valley, UT 84118

Not only can you help further your knowledge

But you can help others by bringing

donations for the

Please see the attached fliers for further details.

We hope to see you there!

Utah NENA Training Flier

Utah NENA Registration

Ronald McDonald House Wish List

Utah-NENA’s August Training is Midnight Madness.  We are proud to have as a trainer,  Utah-NENA’s First Vice-President Mark Whetsel. Mr Whetsel, a certified fire arms instructor, will be teaching Utah’s Concealed Weapons class as part of Midnight Madness on August 14th, 2012.

The class will be taught at Hendricksen-PMAA Range from 19:00-21:00 and will also include 4 hours classroom instruction.

Equipment Requirements

Use what you carry or intend to carry.

Specifically, it must allow drawing and holstering without muzzle sweeping any part of the participant’s body and without muzzle sweeping bystanders. Examples of holsters that will not be allowed:

• Shoulder holsters of any style
• A holster designed for small of the back
• A holster designed for cross drawing
• A holster that is so flimsy that it collapses on itself (requires two hands to operate)

Participants are required to have and use eye and ear protection.

Equipment Recommendations

Gun: The gun used should be appropriate for concealed carry, and can be a revolver or semi-auto.

Holster: The holster used should be worn on the strong side hip and allow one-handed re-holstering.

Magazines/Speedloaders: Should be the same as used for everyday carry.

Magazine/Speedloader Pouches: The pouches used should be the same as used for carry.  Magazine should be carried on the non-dominant side with bullets forward.

Ammunition: 50 rounds of ammunition for your weapon. 

ALL WEAPONS MUST REMAIN HOLSTERED OR CASED UNTIL AFTER THE SAFETY BRIEFING. NO EXCEPTIONS ALLOWED.

Class is limited to 30.

Download PDF Flyer Here

Registration Form

Jonathan K. Wesley, Sr. is a co-founder of FATPOT Technologies (a Communications International company) and currently serves the company asthe Chief Technology Officer (CTO).

Mr. Wesley has more than 25 years of software development experience, 15 years of network security and architecture and 20 years of critical system design. He has provided services for government agencies ranging fromnetwork design and security penetration, creation of prosecution andjudicial systems, business licensing, child pornography computerinvestigations, government collection systems, Amber Alert, and F-16 fighterjet analysis software.

He has been applying this expertise actively to the engineeringof interoperability solutions for critical public safety information systemsover the past 12 years. Mr. Wesley laid the foundation for FATPOTtechnologies that seamlessly and securely integrate public safetyinformation systems in three (3) countries.

Mr. Wesley was instrumental in creating the first statewideinteroperable network in Utah, and has guided the company’sdevelopment and leveraging of technological breakthroughs for its public safety clients. Some exemplary implementations of FATPOT solutions include (a) the complete CAD-to-CAD integration of PSAPs inUtah, Orange County, Calif., Johnson County Kansas, Ministry of HealthCanada, as well as AVL-to-AVL, Records Sharing, Mobile Solutions, andAdvanced Field reporting to numerous agencies encompassing 3 countries.

FATPOT Technologies – a subsidiary of Ci (“Communications International”) – is a recognized leader in data interoperability and information sharing among public safety, mission critical and Homeland Security clients. Powered by the Peer Intelligence® data sharing platform, FATPOT provides groundbreaking applications and tools that allow client agencies to seamlessly and securely connect applications, databases and information systems, i.e. CAD, AVL/GPS and RMS – across multiple jurisdictions.

The company implemented the very first statewide interoperable network, connecting more than 120 agencies in the State of Utah to enable sharing and knowledge across disparate CAD, GPS, RMS and other systems. This regional  functionality has been implemented in many states across the country.

FATPOT’s Peer Intelligence® data sharing platform includes:

CADfusion™ – Designed to interconnect multiple CAD systems from similar or different vendors, allowing the systems to exchange and disseminate critical information with each other or authorized end users anywhere in real-time.

GEOfusion™ – Links different GPS, AVL and mapping systems together, providing multiple and varied public safety departments with an integrated, real-time map of their operational environments. Also aggregates data from multiple jurisdictions and plots the information on a detailed, digital map for greater situational awareness and operational picture of the sharing region.

RMSfusion™ – Quickly links different records management systems together and arms clients (first responders, dispatchers, investigators, etc.) with the capability to share real-time information with neighboring departments, regardless of the information systems they are currently using.

DATAfusion™ – Connects isolated information systems at local, state, and federal levels, giving professionals the power to share authorized information immediately, anywhere, on any platform.

Other Applications & Solutions

• PortalONE Desktop and Mobile Client Application
• Automated Field Reporting Suite
• Communication Suite
• Real-time GPS/AVL/CAD Tracking and Mapping
• Records Management System (RMS)

Client Base

FATPOT delivers solutions for public and private entities, as well as all levels of state and local government, including:

• 9-1-1 Dispatch Emergency Management
• Public Safety Answering Points (PSAPs)
• Emergency Operations Centers
  Law Enforcement
• Fire, Rescue, EMS
  Integrated Justice
• Homeland Security
• Defense

Our Clients Include:

• Utah Department of Public Safety and Highway Patrol
• Utah Department of Natural Resources (Wildlife Law
  Enforcement and Parks and Recreation Law Enforcement)
• Orange County (California) Fire Authority
• Greater Nashville UASI Region (NRIS)
• Missouri State Highway Patrol (MSHP)
• Johnson County KS (greater Kansas City area)
• Omaha, Nebraska Police
• Lexington/Fayette County KY Fire
• Ministry of Health, Ontario Canada
• Lake County, IL Emergency Telephone Standards Board
• Missouri Department of Transportation
• Utah Transit Authority Police
• Numerous agencies in Utah, Idaho, and other states

About Fatpot Technologies:
655 East Medical Drive Bountiful, UT 84010 801.397.3973

http://www.fatpot.com/

Contact: Scott LeFevre, Director of Sales
slefevre@fatpot.com Mobile: 801.828.6888

EMD Class Information

Talking to the suicidal caller
Breathing Emergencies—
Calltakers and the mentally ill caller
Near drowning

AND much more….

Cost:

NENA Member –$20

Non-Member -$30

When & Where

Date : Tuesday, June 26, 2012
Where : Tanner bldg. BYU Campus, Provo, Utah (See Flyer for Parking)
Time: 9:00 a.m. to 5:00 p.m.

Questions ?

Contact Kathy Fisher at consbreath (a t) gmail.com or 801-229-7241
To Register : Fill Out our Registration form

Download Flyer

Download Registration Form

Please allow me to introduce myself.  I am William Harry, Executive Director of the Salt Lake Valley Emergency Communications Center.  I am running for the office of NENA Western Regional Director and I would like your vote and your support.
I began my career in public safety communications about 15 years ago serving in the Telecommunications Section at the headquarters of the California Highway Patrol, then as the Center Manager of the Sacramento Regional Fire/EMS Communications Center, and as a Telecommunications Systems Manager with the California 9-1-1 Emergency Communications Office as the Wireless E9-1-1 project coordinator, before relocating to Utah.  I am a member of both NENA and APCO.  I have been an Emergency Number Professional since 2006.

In Utah, I am proud to have served as the NENA Utah Chapter President (twice) and held other chapter offices, helping to build the NENA Utah Chapter into a sustainable, member-serving organization.  I am a member of the Utah State 9-1-1 Committee and a member of the Utah Broadband Advisory Council.  I am also currently a member of the NENA NG911 PSAP working group.

Over the past several years, NENA and the Western Region have made great strides in recognizing the needs of the state chapters and enhancing the membership experience, but there is still much to do.

The Western Region is very diverse.  The Western Region contains the largest NENA chapter organization and the smallest.  One of the things I have come to recognize over the span of my career is that although we have the same goals and objectives for public safety, the ways we approach them are as diverse as we are.  I would be honored to represent the Western Region chapters and membership, with all our diversity, to the NENA Executive Board.

The NENA election begins April, 24^th.  Please vote!

Visit the NENA 9-1-1 Education Month webpage for resources that you can use to plan public education events and activities during April, promote the formal recognition of 9-1-1 Education Month in your area, deliver key educational messages to the public, and include in media outreach efforts.

Some of the items you will find on the NENA 9-1-1 Education Month webpage include:

• The Making 9-1-1 Work for You! E-Brochure, featuring essential, age-appropriate, targeted information about the 9-1-1 system and emergency response in downloadable PDFs that you can reproduce and distribute to the general public, children, teens, and parents

• Video and audio Public Service Announcements that may be reused with permission

• Press release templates promoting 9-1-1 education, local events, and National 9-1-1 Education Month

• Links to other public education websites featuring additional tools, resources, and information

Also, take a moment to visit www.know911.org for additional 9-1-1 education materials. This website, a main component of the National 9-1-1 Education Coalition’s 9-1-1: The Number to Know campaign, is designed to bolster 9-1-1 education efforts across the nation and provide valuable resources to individuals, agencies, companies, and communities about the importance of 9-1-1 and its proper use. The website contains many free resources to promote and support local, regional, and state 9-1-1 education, awareness, and outreach efforts.