Welcome to the Ohio APCO State Advocacy page. Our mission is clear: to ensure that 9-1-1 dispatchers across the state are officially recognized as First Responders—acknowledging the critical, lifesaving work they perform every day.
This effort starts at the local level. Each county in Ohio is encouraged to pass a resolution recognizing 9-1-1 telecommunicators as First Responders—the “first” First Responders in every emergency. These local actions lay the foundation for statewide change and build the momentum needed to introduce formal legislation in the Ohio General Assembly in 2026.
Use the interactive map below to:
- Click your county to download a draft resolution.
- See counties in green that have already passed their resolution.
- Modify the template by updating the first paragraph to include your county’s slogan or any other local details you’d like to highlight.
- Track our collective progress as we work toward statewide recognition.
Together, we can give Ohio’s 9-1-1 professionals the recognition and respect they rightfully deserve.
