Module 2 : Dispatch Center Organization-2


Dispatch Center Organization
Module 2

This module will provide an overview of the organization of dispatch centers including the operational elements and the role of customer service in dispatch communication.

Objectives

After completing this module, students will be able to:

    • Describe the four general types of communication centers.
    • Recognize common operational elements of a dispatch center.
    • Articulate the importance of interlocal agreements in dispatch.
    • Describe the key components of customer service in a dispatch center.

Lectures

 

Introduction Video

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Readings

Read Chapter 2, "Dispatch Center Organization" in the textbook.

Discussions

In Discussion 2, answer the "What would you do" questions on page 18 of the textbook.

Your initial post must be at least 48 hours prior to any secondary posts.

Assignments

Read any posted announcements and the course syllabus. Review the layout of the required textbook, EMS Communication and Information Technology. Read Chapter 2 in the textbook and answer the review questions at the end of the chapter in Assignment 2