Ambulance Dispatcher

Ambulance Dispatcher

                  

Duties and Responisiblities: 

Operate telephone, radio, and computer equipment at emergency response centers. Recieve reports from public of crimes, disturbances, fires, and medical or police emergencies. Relay information to law enforcement and emergency response personnel. May montain contact caller until responders arrive. Some job tasks are: read and effectively interpret small-scale maps and information to a computer screen to determine locations and provide directions.

 Salary: $22,700- $55,640

Education: 

Highschool Diploma and few months to a one year of working with experienced employees. A recognized apprenticeship program may be associated with these occupations.

Reflection: 

I think this occupation is not something I want to ideally want to pursue. For the reason is that I would not being able to sit for long periods of time answering phone calls.