Alabama 9-1-1 Board

08/27/2026

Did you know Virtual Academy 9-1-1 is hosting its first IN-PERSON national conference this year?

Don’t miss the 2026 Gold Flame Conference: Igniting Excellence in Emergency Communications!

📅 November 2–4 | 📍 Franklin, TN

Powerful speakers. Relevant training. Incredible networking. And plenty of Gold Flame energy! 🔥

Don’t wait — register today and secure your spot! https://www.virtualacademy.com/registration

08/27/2026

Program update for our districts: the legacy cost reimbursement program is winding down.

AT&T has agreed to cease legacy charges after September 26, 2026. Our reimbursement program will continue through December 31, 2026.

If your district continues to receive legacy charges after the September billing cycle for any reason, contact the Board office at 334-440-7911. We'll help you navigate the issue.

08/26/2026

Join Caleb Branch and Devin Lukomski this afternoon!

This 30-minute conversation on The Ready Line is for leaders who want to think past technology adoption and focus on implementation, governance, change management, and practical operational value.

The question is not only, “Did we adopt the capability?”

The better question is: “Is it working the way our people and operations need it to work?”

Claim your spot: https://go.otmcyber.com/the-ready-line-registration

08/25/2026

🎉 Lots to celebrate in Alabama 911!

Congratulations to all 63 newly certified NENA - National Emergency Number Association Emergency Number Professionals (ENPs)! We are especially excited that 7 of those 63 are right here in Alabama! 👏

Earning your ENP is a huge professional accomplishment and a reflection of your knowledge, dedication, and commitment to the 911 profession.

We are especially proud to celebrate our own Anderson Brooms, Laura James Ehrhart, Rachel Morrison, and Daniel Hipps from our team on earning their ENP certifications!

We’re also excited to congratulate Michelle Peel on being accepted into the Alabama Public Safety Leadership Academy (APSLA)! This is another exciting step in her professional development.

We love seeing 911 professionals across Alabama continuing to learn, grow, and invest in themselves and the profession. Congratulations to everyone on these well-earned accomplishments! 💛

08/20/2026

Missed the August Board Meeting? We've got you covered.

Join us for Talk About It Tuesday on August 25 at 10:00 a.m. CST for a live webinar breaking down what happened, what was decided, and what it means for your 911 district.

On the agenda:
• August Board Meeting recap — the decisions, the discussion, the why behind them
• Grant Cycle 11 updates
• Act 2026-371 — what's next and what to expect

Bring your questions.

Register here: https://us06web.zoom.us/meeting/register/-HPqEUHxSBCr_7PtHiV2hw #/registration

08/14/2026

Less than a month away … sign up now! Free registration for anyone and invaluable information for anyone who uses a computer or mobile device!

Register now: https://app.al911.gov/training-registration

🚨 Shift Happens. 🚨

One click. One fake invoice. One "urgent" text pretending to be your boss. That's all it takes to disrupt 911 service — and it usually starts with a regular workday, not a Hollywood hacker.

Good news: you don't need to be a "tech person" to stop it. 👀

Join us, along with OTM Cyber, for hands-on training for EVERYONE in the center — dispatchers, call-takers, admin, supervisors, directors. If you use a phone, computer, or radio, you belong in this room.

📍 Colbert County 911
🗓 Wednesday, Sept. 9 · 8 AM–4 PM

Come learn how to spot the threat, know the first move, and strengthen the response — together. 💪

Register now: https://app.al911.gov/training-registration

08/13/2026

A few snapshots from the road recently! 📸💙

Our team has been on the move, attending conferences and events, connecting with public safety professionals, and learning from others in the 911 community. From national events to right here at home, like the AAND Summit last week and the upcoming ACCA event next week, we’re always looking for opportunities to learn something new and bring it back home.

We’re grateful for the opportunity to represent our state and our people at these events and to be part of the conversations that help shape the future of 911 and public safety.

08/12/2026

📢 Two chances next week to hear where 911 in Alabama is headed | August 18-20

📍 Alabama 911 Board Work Session and Board Meeting
The Lodge at Gulf State Park
Work Session: Tuesday, August 18 at 9:00 a.m.
Board Meeting: Wednesday, August 19 at 10:00 a.m.

If you cannot make the Board meeting in person, feel free to join via Zoom: https://us06web.zoom.us/j/84297468159?pwd=iAz1ebbFYKXXAhDGt4fIk6FL0Sr3f9.1

Following the Board meeting, we will release the draft administrative rule implementing Act 2026-371 and open the public comment period. If you have thoughts on how this rule should work in practice, this is the moment your input carries the most weight. We want to hear from ECD directors, telecommunicators, county leadership, and anyone else this touches.

🎤 ACCA 98th Annual Convention
Perdido Beach Resort, Orange Beach
Tuesday, August 18 at 2:50 p.m. | 911 Education Session, Sand Castle I

Executive Director, Caleb Branch, will present "Advancing Implementation of Act 2026-371: Progress & Priorities", covering where the Readiness Measurement Rule stands, what the advisory working group has accomplished, and what ECDs should be doing ahead of the October 1 implementation date.

A quick note since the dates overlap: the Board events are at The Lodge at Gulf State Park in Gulf Shores, and the ACCA session is at Perdido Beach Resort in Orange Beach. Two different venues, in close proximity.

Come listen, and come with questions. We hope to see you all there!

Full ACCA Convention agenda here: https://www.alabamacounties.org/wp-content/uploads/2026/07/2026ACCAConventionProgram.pdf?utm_source=campaign&utm_medium=email&utm_campaign=campaign_1577180

08/11/2026

Today is the deadline for legacy 9-1-1 cost and PST certification reimbursement requests to be submitted. Have you gotten yours in? https://www.al911.gov/professionals/regulations/ecd-information-and-forms