D510 - Expanded Dispatch Supervisory Dispatcher

Reviewed: NAFRI     Hours: 32

Course Description:

D-510, Expanded Dispatch Supervisory Dispatcher, is designed to train individuals in the function and responsibilities of a Supervisory Dispatcher within an Incident Support Organization. Students selected for this course must be capable of performing as an Expanded Dispatch Support Dispatcher in all functional areas of an expanded dispatch organization. The course will provide trainees with a working knowledge of the necessary management skills and operational procedures for successful performance as a Supervisory Dispatcher.

The course is intended to be an interactive experience, requiring the students to interact with the materials, the faculty, and fellow students. The course consists of a 40-hour pre-course test, discussions, exercises and final exam. It is designed to take 32 hours to present. Class Size is limited to 40 students.

Currently offered every other year on the even years. For current course information, refer to the NAFRI web site: http://www.nafri.gov

Objectives:

Given an incident situation, a briefing from the appropriate agency management entity, and incident objectives, the student will be able to:

• Develop and manage an effective organization to meet present and future needs of an incident.

• Utilize available information to establish expanded dispatch priorities in consultation with the appropriate agency management entity.

Target Group:

This course is designed to train individuals who will be called upon to establish and supervise an expanded dispatch organization and who have met prerequisite training and experience at the Expanded Dispatch Support Dispatcher level.

Minimum Instructor Qualifications:

This course is managed by a National Steering Committee.

Prerequisites:

Qualified as expanded dispatch support dispatcher. Recommend experience in all functional areas (overhead, crews, equipment, aircarft and supply).

Successfully complete a pre-course pass/fail test that takes approximately 40 hours to complete.

Success in D-510 will depend on the student’s ability in leadership and organizational knowledge as contained in the L-380 Fireline Leadership, I-300 Intermediate ICS, and D-310 Expanded Dispatch Support Dispatcher, and agency-specified supervisoion courses. D-312 Aircraft Dispatcher is recommended.

Offer Level:
National

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