Ambulance Dispatcher

Duties and Responsibilities: They answer 9-1-1 calls and ask about the type of emergency and where it’s located. Another thing they do is give medical instructions to the caller before the Police, Fire and/ or Ambulance department arrives at location. They also keep detailed records of the calls.

Salary: $34,863

Education: To be one you need a High School diploma, need to pass a written exam and typing test. APCO provide training and certification. Also some states require 40 hours or more of training and some require continuing education every 2 to 3 years

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Reflection: Do you think you would like to be one? Why? Why not?

Yes I would like to be one because it’s just talking to people on the phone and ask information to help them with their emergency.