What does SPEED mean?
South Plains Emergency
EDucators
What is the purpose of
the SPEED team?
To have a network of 9-1-1
telecommunicators, administrators, police, fire, rescue, and other
volunteers who are dedicated to spreading the 9-1-1 message
What do SPEED team
members do?
Educate the public about 9-1-1
Make presentations
Act out skits
Show videos
Distribute free 9-1-1 promotional items
Simulate 9-1-1 calls
Dress up as Red E. Fox or lead him through a crowd
Bring smiles to children and other members of the public while teaching
an important public safety message about 9-1-1
What can the SPEED
team offer you?
Resources – The 9-1-1
Communications office at SPAG provides free
resources and
curriculum ideas to SPEED team
volunteers to use in 9-1-1 Public Education presentations.
Training
– Training workshops for seasoned and new volunteers are held each
semester at SPAG. The workshops allow members to network, share ideas,
and brainstorm for new ones. At each workshop, goals are set for the
semester and supplies are distributed for school presentations. View an
example of an agenda.
Networking – With any amount of experience in 9-1-1 public
education, you can benefit from the resources and networking the SPEED
team provides. You will learn responses to many questions about 9-1-1
services and receive many helpful hints for your own presentations.
Ultimately, you meet others dedicated to 9-1-1 public education who
share your interests in the public’s safety.
How do I become a
member of the 9-1-1 SPEED team?
Contact Kendall Bailey at (806)
762-8721, kbailey@spag.org, or at
the following address:
SPAG SPEED Team c/o Kendall Bailey
P.O. Box 3730 Freedom Station
Lubbock, Texas 79452-3730