D. Jeremy DeMar, MA, CPE, ENP

09/07/2026

To all of our nation's 9-1-1 and Emergency Communications professionals, Thank You for being at the console today, and every other day of the year, to keep our communities and public safety partners safe.

09/05/2026

Leadership WITHOUT the Title!

Your911Future
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08/29/2026

EPISODE 3 of Your911Future is in the works!

In EPISODE 3, the first of a 4 part series, I'll be covering APCO Registered Public Safety Leader (RPL) - Taking Your First Step into Leadership

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SUPER EXCITED to announce that EPISODE 3 of is in the works!

With Your911Future, one of my goals is to help newer 9-1-1 professionals better understand the opportunities available to them as they begin thinking about where their career can take them.

Episode 3 will kick off a new four-part series: BUILD YOUR 9-1-1 FUTURE: Industry Training, Credentialing & Certification

We’re starting with one of the most common entry points into formal leadership development in our profession:

EPISODE 3 - Part 1: APCO Registered Public Safety Leader (RPL) - Taking Your First Step into Leadership

If you’re early in your 9-1-1 career and beginning to think about leadership, APCO’s Registered Public-Safety Leader (RPL) Program is a great place to start exploring what that next step can look like.

In Episode 3, we’ll talk about what the RPL program is, who it may be right for, and how it helps participants begin developing the management and supervisory skills needed to lead in today’s Emergency Communications Centers. We’ll look at areas like communication, managing change, developing others, building stronger teams, and becoming more engaged in the broader 9-1-1 profession.

Most importantly, we’ll talk about what you should know if you’re a newer 9-1-1 professional asking yourself: “Is RPL something I should be thinking about as I build my future in this profession?”

Over the four-part series, we’ll also explore the NENA ENP, NENA CMCP, and APCO CPE, what each program is, who it’s designed for, what you can expect, and how each can fit into your professional development journey.

This isn’t about collecting letters after your name. It’s about understanding the opportunities that can help you learn, grow, lead, and build your 9-1-1 future.

Want to be among the first to know when a new episode drops?

Head over to the Your911Future YouTube Channel (https://www.youtube.com/) and subscribe, and be sure to follow Your911Future on Facebook and Instagram as well. That’s where I’ll be sharing new episodes, upcoming topics, clips, conversations, and other resources designed to help you continue building your career in 9-1-1.

Subscribe. Follow. Stay connected. And keep building Your911Future.

08/21/2026

EPISODE 2 of Your911Future dropped today!

A big thanks to my Emergency Communications Department - 911 in Rochester, NY colleagues Lisa Russo, Charles Vitale, and Mike Patterson for jumping in and being a part of the conversation!

Please swing by the YouTube channel at https://www.youtube.com/ and SUBSCRIBE!

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08/10/2026

Your911Future

One of the most rewarding parts of was the opportunity to connect with so many first-time attendees and 9-1-1 professionals who are just beginning their journey in this profession.

I had some great conversations with individuals who are genuinely excited about their new roles, their future in Emergency Communications, and the difference they hope to make. We talked about upward mobility, career advancement, and the many ways 9-1-1 professionals can continue to grow as leaders.

We also spent time discussing the importance of industry education, certifications, and credentialing, and how those tools can help better prepare today’s professionals to become tomorrow’s leaders. The future of 9-1-1 will be shaped by people who are willing to learn, grow, and stay engaged in the profession.

If that sounds like you, I’d love to stay connected.

Be sure to visit the Your911Future page and stop by the YouTube channel (https://www.youtube.com/) to subscribe, follow along, and keep up with our progress as we continue building conversations around growth, leadership, and the future of 9-1-1.

08/09/2026

EPISODE 2 of Your911Future is COMING SOON!

"It Takes a Dispatch Floor: The Voices that Shaped Mine"

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EPISODE 2 ANNOUNCEMENT!!!

Every 9-1-1 career has a Chapter One. Mine started in February 2003.

In Episode 1 of Your911Future, I shared how I got there. In Episode 2, "It Takes a Dispatch Floor: The Voices that Shaped Mine," the story picks up with the people who were actually in the room.

Three guests. One of my original dispatch trainers. One colleague from the police dispatch side. One from the fire dispatch side. Three very different perspectives on the same floor, the same calls, and the same profession we're all still serving.

We'll talk about what it was like training a brand new 9-1-1 professional in 2003, what has changed on the floor in the two decades since, and what has stayed exactly the same. We'll dig into the moments that stick with you, the lessons that never made it into a training manual, and what it really takes to build people who last in this profession.

Here's the thing about 9-1-1: nobody teaches themselves this job. Every one of us was shaped by the trainers who stayed patient, the partners who had our backs, and the voices on the other side of the console who showed us what right looked like.

Their names are staying under wraps for now, but the conversation drops soon, and you won't want to miss it. Follow along here so you catch Episode 2 the moment it goes live. And in the meantime, drop a comment and tell me about the person who shaped YOUR first days on the floor. I'd love to hear those stories.

Who shaped your career? Tune in and find out who shaped mine.



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07/30/2026

Up and at 'em, bright and early, with my better half ("The Queen") this time, as she will be joining me in San Antonio for ! Can't wait to see all of you on the Riverwalk.

Safe travels!

APCO International

Intrado Safety

07/29/2026

EPISODE 1 of Your911Future just dropped!

Thanks again everyone for all of your support and words of encouragement!

Welcome to Your911Future, a podcast series focused on helping 9-1-1...

07/26/2026

Super excited to to be heading to San Antonio, TX and seeing all of you in a little over a week at !

APCO International

Intrado Safety

07/24/2026

If you haven't already, please swing by my *NEW* Your911Future page and give it a FOLLOW!

Excited to be bringing our inaugural session, Episode 1, to all of you early next week, right before we leave for APCO in San Antonio!

Thanks again to everyone who has reached out with well wishes and words of encouragement. You're the best!

EPISODE 1 ANNOUNCEMENT!!!

Good evening everyone, and Happy Friday! The weekend is finally here.

First and foremost, thank you to those who stopped by to FOLLOW the official page, and a big thanks to those of you who swung by my YouTube channel and watched my introductory episode. Greatly appreciate the support. If you haven't had a chance to view it yet, here's the link: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=LfRtajWIlfg&t=304s

Super excited to announce that Episode 1 of Your911Future will drop early next week, just before we all head to APCO in San Antonio.

What will I be talking about in my inaugural episode?

Well, I felt it was important to share my 9-1-1 journey with all of you, to provide needed clarity and context as a foundation for the channel. After all, as 9-1-1 professionals, we all have our story, so I wanted to be sure mine was out there to kick things off. No spoilers here, so please keep an eye out for the release.

I hope you all have an incredible weekend, and to our , keep being AMAZING!

- Jeremy