If you have questions about our training programs, please contact Programs Director, Monna.wallace@mass.gov.
The scheduled trainings on the below calendars are only available for newly hired staff at a Massachusetts 9-1-1 call center.
If you are an ACD PSAP, please email 911training@mass.gov for class dates.
(*9-1-1 PSAP PERSONNEL ONLY!!!!) If you are looking to attend an ADMIN training, please email 911training@mass.gov for dates.
If you are a civilian that is NOT hired by a 9-1-1 center & are interested in becoming a 9-1-1 dispatcher, please scroll down below to the information regarding the Telecommunicator Certification Program (TCP) for more information.
Public Safety Communications Academy (PSCA):
The 57th PSCA will be held May 6, 2024 - June 7, 2024 - Location: Milford
The 58th PSCA will be held September 16, 2024 - October 18, 2024 - Location: Milford
The 59th PSCA will be held November 18, 2024 - December 20, 2024 - Location: Milford
The 60th PSCA will be held February 3, 2025 - March 7, 2025 - Location: Milford
The 61st PSCA will be held April 21, 2025 - May 23, 2025 - Location: Milford
May 2024
June 2024
July 2024
August 2024
September 2024
APCO Public Safety Telecommunicator IN-PERSON Training Application
APCO Law Enforcement IN-PERSON Training Application
APCO Communications Training Officer (CTO) IN-PERSON Training Application
Next Generation 9-1-1 NEW HIRE IN-PERSON Training Application
The MA Roadmap for Behavioral Health Reform: System Updates
During this training, representatives from the Department of Mental Health and Massachusetts Behavioral Health Partnership will provide an overview of services that are part of the Roadmap for Behavioral Health Reform, to include the state’s new Behavioral Health Help Line, as well as Community Behavioral Health Centers. They will discuss system changes, functionality, and reach of the new services. They will also discuss opportunities for collaboration with 911 personnel encountering mental health and substance use needs.
MBHP is the state of Massachusetts’ vendor for operating both the Massachusetts Behavioral Health Help Line and Community Behavioral Health Centers.
Training Dates
Thursday, April 4, 2024, VIRTUAL - 2:00PM-4:00PM
Tuesday, May 7, 2024, VIRTUAL - 1:00PM-3:00PM
Tuesday, June 4, 2024, VIRTUAL - 1:00PM-3:00PM
Tuesday, July 23, 2024, VIRTUAL - 1:00PM-3:00PM
Training Application
Behavioral Health Training Application
*Certified Telecommunicators will receive credit for 2 hours of continuing education.
Behavioral Health Help Line (BHHL) Job Aid, Information, and FAQ
The BHHL went live on Tuesday, January 3, 2023, and is a valuable resource that can be used in times of a 9-1-1 caller requiring behavioral health assistance. The BHHL is now available 24/7/365 by calling or texting 833-773-2445 or online via chat at masshelpline.com.
Behavioral Health Help Line Information
Behavioral Health Help Line Job Aid
Multi Line Telephone Systems (MLTS) Workshop for Managers, Dispatchers and I.T. Personnel
State 911 Departments Systems Specialists, Joe Hickey and Charlie Ashworth will conduct an on-line presentation and discussion about what Multi Line Telephone Systems (MLTS) are and how they affect location information for 9-1-1 calls that route into our PSAPs. Other topics will include what needs to be done to remedy the MLTS issue and the assistance that we need from our PSAPs to make it successful. Regulations both Federal and State, will also be covered as well as the PSAPs authority to conduct test calls with local businesses and the State 911 Departments new MLTS compliance program.
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Wednesday, March 20, 2024 Virtual 1:00PM-3:00PM
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Wednesday, April 17, 2024 Virtual 1:00PM-3:00PM
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Wednesday, May 15, 2024 Virtual 1:00PM-3:00PM
MLTS (Multi-Line Telephone System) Training Application
*Certified Telecommunicators will receive credit for 2 hours of continuing education.
Telecommunicator Certification Program (TCP)
The Telecommunicator Certification Program provides free of charge certifications to civilians in Massachusetts interested in becoming a 9-1-1 telecommunicator. The two certifications being offered through the TCP are mandatory certifications necessary to become a certified telecommunicator in Massachusetts: the 40-hour APCO Public Safety Telecommunicator course and a 2-day NG9-1-1 equipment training course .
If you are interested in learning more about the TCP you must attend a 2-hour informational workshop that will explain the program. Workshop dates below. For a workshop application, email 911training@mass.gov.
Thursday, April 11, 2024 - 10:00AM - Location: Middleboro
Thursday, April 18, 2024 - 10:00AM - Location: Springfield
Thursday, April 25, 2024 - 10:00AM - Location: Milford
ECaTs Training Webinars
Training for PSAP Administrators, Managers & Supervisors ONLY.
ECaTS is a new, web-based Emergency Call Tracking System that is now available to Massachusetts PSAPs. The system is actively collecting data from 9-1-1 call handling equipment, to provide actionable information on data like answer times, call transfer details, call and more.
These trainings are web-based, and are conducted every Tuesday from 10am-12pm. To register, please fill out the application and send to 911training@mass.gov and details and webinar dates will be emailed back to you with further instructions.
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