TARGET GROUP - Individuals who have had no previous training or experience in the dispatch function and who will be called upon as needed to assist in the expanded dispatch organization.

TRAINEE PREREQUISITES

• Required - none

COURSE DESCRIPTION - This course is designed to train potential dispatch recorders on the structure of an expanded dispatch organization and to effectively perform within that organization. It will provide the student with a working knowledge of the purpose and process of completing the resource order and other dispatch forms. It will also provide instruction on established dispatch procedures.

COURSE OBJECTIVES - Upon completion of this course, students will be able to:

• Describe the purpose and organizational structure of an expanded dispatch and the role of the dispatch recorder within the organization.
• Demonstrate skill in completing a Resource Order Form, mob and demob fire resources, complete dispatch forms and follow procedures for those forms, and use a resource locator system to track resources.