Location: Virtual Classroom OR at Eaton County Central Dispatch, 911 Courthouse Drive, Charlotte, MI 48813
Registration ends on 2/22/2025 Introduction to Fire/EMS Dispatching: Part One (Virtual Interactive Classroom with Live Instruction)
Event Description
This four-hour course is designed for telecommunicators who have or will have Fire/EMS dispatch responsibilities as part of their daily duties. Students will be taught concepts, terminology and challenges associated with Fire/EMS dispatching. The course will discuss work flow, different appartus used, fireground operations, the different responsibilities of responders and the complexities of Fire/EMS dispatching.
At the conclusion of the course, attendees will:
Have an increased awareness of Fire/EMS services
Understand the differences of Fire/EMS dispatch versus Law Enforcement dispatch
Be able to Identify basic fire apparatus and fire equipment
Have an increased understanding of basic fire terminology
Understand the techniques and importance of fire personnel accountability
Have knowledge of the types of fires and water sources
Be able to discuss Incident Command structure
Be able to recognize a Mayday and how dispatch should react
Be able to define EMS services
Know what EMD is
Be able to differentiate between sympathy and empathy
The class will run from 1 pm to 5 pm and the cost is $150 per person. SNC approved: MNA202003A
