Introduction to Public Safety Dispatch

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Units: 3 Also known as FIRE 80 and HSCI 80 Hours: 54 lecture Overview of the critical role of the Public Safety Dispatcher as first point-of-contact for coordinating emergency responses; exploration of advancements in telecommunications and emergency notifications systems; use of proper radio codes and crisis-intervention techniques used to calm and communicate with distraught callers; awareness of job requirements and hiring process for career pathways in Public Safety Dispatching. (CSU)