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MOTOR VEHICLE DISPATCHER
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What they do
A Dispatcher answers emergency calls and relays information from callers to the appropriate police, fire or ambulance staff. Speaks calmly with callers to get the information needed for emergency personnel. Keeps detailed records of calls and responses.
$47,835 / year median in Colorado
+9% projected growth
Job Description
Job Summary Duties Help Performs advanced emergency medical dispatch (EMD) services to callers with medical emergencies using the local authority's emergency medical dispatch system. Provides emergency 911-call taking and communication services. Operates and maintains communication devices, automated data processing equipment, printers, recorders, facsimile equipment, security monitoring and other devices installed in the emergency communications center. Maintains reports and retrieves needed statistical information using the local authority's fire incident reporting system(s). Job Description Duties Help Performs advanced emergency medical dispatch (EMD) services to callers with medical emergencies using the local authority's emergency medical dispatch system. Provides emergency 911-call taking and communication services. Operates and maintains communication devices, automated data processing equipment, printers, recorders, facsimile equipment, security monitoring and other devices installed in the emergency communications center. Maintains reports and retrieves needed statistical information using the local authority's fire incident reporting system(s).