March 3, 2026
Harris County ESD 11 Experience Coordinator Brian Piatkowski Wins Public Education Professional of the Year
Spring, Tx. March 3, 2026: The Texas Chapter of the Association of Public-Safety Officials International (APCO) has announced Harris County ESD 11’s Brian Piatkowski as their winner for Public Education Professional of the Year. This distinction is part of the group’s annual National Emergency Number Association Awards event held every spring.
“Brian uses his background as a paramedic to work tirelessly all year empowering and engaging with our community,” says Harris County ESD 11 CEO Jordan Anderson. “Brian teaches CPR classes, engages with the public at career fairs, and organizes events where people can tour ambulances learning about emergency medicine and what they can do to keep their families and neighbors safe. We are so pleased he is being recognized for his great work.”
About Texas APCO:
The Texas Chapter of the Association of Public-Safety Officials International (APCO) is a member driven association of public safety professionals. In addition to providing leadership, promoting professional development and fostering the development and use of technology benefiting those who access 9-1-1, Texas APCO is committed to recognizing those in the industry of public safety communications as professionals and establishing industry leading standards, training and technological advances.
About Harris County ESD 11 Mobile Healthcare:
Harris County ESD 11 Mobile Healthcare covers a 177 square mile area of northern Harris County with over 700,000 residents, the largest Emergency Service District in the state of Texas. Harris County ESD 11 receives over 65,000 calls a year and consistently ranks among the best EMS services in the country for speed of response, patient satisfaction and quality of care. The Harris County Emergency Services District 11 Communication Center, known as Control, is recognized as an ACE Accredited Center of Excellence by the International Academies of Emergency Dispatch. This prestigious designation highlights our commitment to excellence in emergency dispatch services. As an ACE-accredited agency, we enjoy increased visibility in community service, enhanced support in litigation and liability management, and improved recruitment and retention, affirming the value and impact of our team’s work.
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Contact: Miranda Sevcik, ESD 11 Public Information Officer 346-226-8808
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