Most 911 operators have to have a high school diploma. A 911 operator also needs to learn police codes, learn life-saving techniques, and must know how to communicate through typing, on the shortwave radio, and on the phone. Some 911 operators also have to learn police tactics in smaller towns because they have other duties like information gathering for intake of prisoners, cooking for prisoners, and reserve officers in the sheriff's office or police station.
Typically you will see this job listed as 911 Opeator, Dispatcher, Telecommunicator, or even Emergency Communication Specialist. These jobs are usually listed on the local government (whether City or County) website job board. Pay varies greatly across the country and depending on the size of the agency and the number of disciplines you need to learn. (I.e, Law, Fire, EMS, Call intake etc.) This is a very demanding yet rewarding career. You can also learn more about 911 by visiting the NENA or APCO websites. Good Luck !!
You need very extensive training to manage stressful, high-demand situations, and to learn the ability to calm people down when they are hysterical, plus much more.
A 911 operator needs the training that is provided when he or she is hired by the service. The training often lasts several weeks and is provided when the person is hired.
to communicate with the other people on the line to figure out whats going on. and to also provide emergency services to people who need emergency help.
Vocational training or training by the 911 system in your area. They may have a test that you will have to pass and maybe a background check.
what is the correct name for a 911 operator?
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The dispatch operator answers your 911 calls.
The proper name for a 911 operator is an Emergency Services Dispatcher. The job of the Emergency Services Dispatcher is to answer 911 calls and send the proper units out.
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Just dial number 911 on your telephone to reach an emergency operator. The emergency operator will connect you to the police, the fire department, or whatever you need. However, 911 doesn't work everywhere, the numbers can vary depending on where you live. The best way to get in touch with someone in an emergency is just dial "0" for an operator. It is best not to fake a 911 call, because it is an emergency line and if one pulls a prank call, one can receive an expensive ticket.
A hunter called 911. The conversation goes as follows:911 Operator: This is 911...please state your emergencyHunter: My friend has been shot in a hunting accident...I think he is dead!911 Operator: Sir, please calm down. First, we need to make sure that you friend is dead.Hunter: Okay, hang on...(there is a muffled gunshot heard)Hunter: Yup, he's dead.
you have to be calm and collective
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