Maryland Emergency Number Association

10/28/2026

Thank you, Governor Wes Moore!

10/23/2026

Praise for MENA member Heather McGaffin! Congratulations on your next adventure.

I’m proud that Director McGaffin will run though the tape with us before beginning her next chapter as Director of the Department of Emergency and Customer Communications for the City of Alexandria.

10/22/2026

PA is doing BIG things! We are very fortunate in our State to have this recognition. Now we NEED to get it passed federally for ALL. Join us at NENA goes to Washington to help make this happen!

🚨🚨 BREAKING NEWS: PENNSYLVANIA 911 TELECOMMUNICATORS ARE ONE STEP AWAY FROM FIRST RESPONDER RECOGNITION! 🚨🚨

HOUSE BILL 453 IS HEADED TO THE GOVERNOR’S DESK! 🎉

🏛️ 203–0 UNANIMOUS SUPPORT IN THE PENNSYLVANIA HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES!

Following legislative action, HB 453 is now headed to Governor Josh Shapiro for his signature!

PA APCO extends its sincere appreciation to the members of the Pennsylvania General Assembly, our public safety partners, and everyone who has worked to advance this legislation over the past several months. We are especially grateful to all of our legislators and industry partners whose support, advocacy, and collaboration helped move this effort forward.

10/17/2026

Your Mid Eastern APCO Chapter and MENA Presidents had a great 3 days of training and celebrating with our MD, DE and DC emergency communications specialists. Stay tuned for a bigger and new conference location for 2027!

10/13/2026

We can’t wait to see you!

10/13/2026

Can’t wait to see and celebrate all our amazing Emergency Communications Specialists. This collaboration is Great!

Can't wait to see everyone this week! Safe travels and see you at the beach!

The Fall Training Symposium is here!

09/29/2026

NENA - National Emergency Number Association has been fighting so hard for this right along with Congresswoman Norma Torres. Let’s make this the year it passes and we can truly be recognized as the First First Responders we are!

09/23/2026

Look at this cool swag you get if you’re joining us in October!!

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Attending the Fall Training Symposium...you already secured your free coin! One for each regular, early bird and award winner registration.

Not attending but want in on this awesome challenge coin? Purchase one today! There is limited quantity available!

You can mark pick up and provide an attendee to the fall conference your order confirmation and they can pick it up for you. Need one shipped, no worries we'll send it out AFTER the conference.

https://www.mideasternapco.org/product-page/2026-challenge-coin

09/09/2026

First-Time MD First Responders, check out this offer available to you! As MENA members, you are the true First First-Responder :)

A State of Maryland initiative that helps eligible first responders and teachers buy their first home.

09/07/2026

25 years ago the world of 9-1-1 specialists was forever changed. Some specialists today weren’t born yet, others have since retired, and some are still rocking the headset today. Steve Souder still proudly serves on the MD 9-1-1 Board and is a MENA member.

https://www.linkedin.com/video/event/urn:li:ugcPost:7502699732432195584