02 — EMS & Public Safety

911 Dispatch Courses

Communications and dispatch-specific training for 911 centers handling multi-agency, high-stress incidents.

Format
In-person, classroom
Duration
Varies by course
Level
Entry-level to advanced
Group Size
Up to 20 students

Course overview

This training track is built specifically for 911 telecommunicators — covering call-taking, multi-agency coordination, and the high-stress decision-making dispatch centers deal with daily.

Dispatchers carry an incident before anyone else does — they're making protocol-level decisions off a voice on the phone, often with incomplete information and a caller in crisis. We built this course around that reality instead of treating dispatch as an afterthought to field training.

What's covered

  • Call-taking protocols and pre-arrival instructions
  • Multi-agency radio coordination
  • Stress management and critical incident calls
  • Emergency medical dispatch (EMD) protocols

What you'll walk away with

  • Sharper call-taking under pressure, tested against realistic scenarios
  • Comfort coordinating across agencies during a multi-unit response
  • Practical stress-management tools for critical incident calls

Who this is for

911 telecommunicators and dispatch center supervisors.

Prerequisites

None for entry-level track; advanced courses may require prior dispatch experience.

Common questions

Can this run on-site at our dispatch center?

Yes — we can deliver classroom sessions at your facility, scheduled around center coverage so you're never short-staffed.

Is this appropriate for a brand-new hire, or only experienced dispatchers?

The entry-level track has no prerequisites and is a strong fit for new hires. Advanced sessions build on real dispatch experience — tell us your team's mix and we'll recommend the right starting point.