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Emergency Fire Dispatcher (EFD)
Systematically collect, record, and utilize a comprehensive range of Fire Department related
information received from the caller.
Roles and Responsibilities of the EFD
> Gather relevant information
> Providing dispatch Life Support (DLS) Instructions to callers.
> Prioritizing Calls
> Dispatching/Allocating resources (output).
During large multiple fire rescue incidents, you should track the following;
> Companies involved at the scene of the incident
> Companies in the staging area of the incident
> Companies en route
> Companies available at the stations
> Companies involved in move-up operations
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What are some of the important pieces of information that must be collected, and relayed to
responders?
> Weather Conditions
> Resource availability
> Geographical information about the incident area
> Location of victims
> Location of responders
> Traffic obstructions
> The presence of hazardous materials or other scene safety issues
Fire Priority Dispatch System (FPDS)
A unified system for emergency fire dispatching, which includes a Case Entry Protocol, Chief
Complaint Protocols, prioritized Determinant Codes, Post-Dispatch Instructions, Pre-Arrival
Instructions, and a Case Exit Protocol. The system is maintained by the IAED.
Fire Rescue Incident Priorities