Montana 911 Training Forum

Join us at the 2024 Montana 911 Training 

September 17th-19th | Front Street Station | Butte, MT

Join us September 17th to the 19th, 2024 for our annual 911 Training Forum at the Front Street Convention Center in Butte, Montana!

This year we will be emphasizing the importance of thriving, not just surviving in the world of emergency dispatching.

Register now for three information-packed days of learning, networking, and development hosted by two incredible speakers: Connie R. Gartin and Morrissa Ahl-Moyer.

"Surviving is important. Thriving is elegant." 

-Maya Angelou

Connie R. Gartin


Connie R. Gartin retired from the NC State Highway Patrol on June 1, 2021 after 32 years in Communications. During her career, she was a Supervisor, CTO Coordinator for the Patrol, General Instructor, Lead Instructor, and part of the Member Assistance Team for peer counseling. She was awarded the Advanced Telecommunicator Certificate by the NC DOJ. She continues to teach, enjoys traveling and time with her family and friends. Her motto is, "Can't stop, won't stop!" 

Morrissa Ahl-Moyer


Morrissa Ahl-Moyer’s public-safety career spans over two decades. She began as a volunteer EMT, transitioned to a dispatcher role at the city’s 911 center, and later joined the NC State Highway Patrol as a telecommunicator, CTO, and Eastern Training Coordinator. Recently, Morrissa advanced to the director position for the North Carolina Center for Missing Persons. Embracing the philosophy of “a seat for everyone,” she advocates for collaboration among public safety dispatchers from various disciplines and agencies to foster mutual learning and growth. 

What are we going to be learning?

Want to know what we're going to be talking about? 

Check out this sneak-peek of the schedule for the conference!


Connie R. Gartin and Morrissa Ahl-Moyer have crafted an incredible lineup of sessions ranging from the impact emergency dispatching can have on physical and mental health to the modern issues with liability that can affect each of us. Day Three will also include information on GIS systems and the Montana Crisis Line.