Ambulance Dispatcher

Duties and responsibilities:

·         They answer 9-1-1 telephone calls

·         Determine the type of emergency and its location

·         Decide the appropriate response based on agency procedures

·         Relay information to the appropriate first responder agency

·         Coordinate the dispatch of emergency response personnel to accident scenes

Salary:

They earn around $23,190 to $56,580.

Education:

They need a high school diploma but some states might require the dispatchers to have a certification. They must also pass a written exam and a typing test. Sometimes they might need to pass a background check, lie detector and a drug test. Also test for their hearing and vision. The ability to speak Spanish is desirable in this occupation. The training requirements vary by state.

Reflection: It would be a good job to start of at but I don' see myself working as one for a long time.