EFD Test Prep
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
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)
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
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)
