This is accomplished by using protocol cards available to each dispatcher according to the medical situation described by the caller. Emergency medical dispatchers cannot diagnose medical conditions by telephone, but can provide basic instructions to treat symptoms or even perform CPR until paramedics arrive. For those dispatchers who are new to EMD, this provides an exciting new dimension to their jobs and is highly rewarding. Training Training for new communications personnel takes approximately six months. Trainees start in a classroom academy followed by several months of on-console training with an assigned communications training instructor.
All personnel are cross-trained on four console positions.
Probation for new employees is one year from the time they have completed training and are approved to work all four positions. Click on underlined text to go to that agency's web page. College Student, Former Police Officer, Future Police Officer, Volunteer Fire Fighter, EMT, Paramedic and Pilot. They come from many age groups and cultures. Boulder County Sheriff's Office is now accepting applications for enthusiastic, motivated people for a rewarding career in Public Safety.