Ambulance Dispatcher

Duties and Responsibilities:

Ambulance dispatchers, also called 9-1-1 operators or public safety communicators, answer emergency and non-emergency calls. They take information from the caller and send the appropriate type and number of units. Ambulance dispatchers work in an emergency communication center, often called a Public Safety Answering Point (PSAP). Ambulance dispatchers typically:

• Answer 9-1-1 telephone calls
• Determine from the caller the type of emergency and its location
• Decide the appropriate emergency response based on agency policies and procedures
• Relay information to the appropriate emergency or non-emergency service agency or agencies
• Coordinate sending emergency response personnel
• Give over-the-phone medical help and other instructions before emergency personnel get to the scene
• Monitor and track the status of ambulance on assignment
• Synchronize responses with other area communication centers
• Keep detailed records about calls.

Salary:

The average salary of an Ambulance Dispatcher in United States is $38,960. Salaries start from around $23,830 and go up to $58,020.

Education:

Most ambulance dispatchers have a high school diploma or GED. Additional requirements vary.Many jurisdictions require dispatchers to become certified. 

Reflection: I would not like to be an ambulance dispatcher because i'm the type of person that panics a lot during danger so that would not be a perfect job for me.