EDSD Incident Position Description
The Expanded Dispatch Support Dispatcher (EDSD) works in an expanded dispatch organization to relieve the host agency’s dispatch unit by adding additional support positions to assist with the workload for both planned and unplanned events. The EDSD reports to the Expanded Dispatch Supervisory Dispatcher (EDSP) or another assigned supervisor. The EDSD works in the Dispatch functional area.
Leadership Level 2, New Leader (Convey Intent)
- For additional information review Level 2 description, expected behaviors and knowledge, suggested development goals, and self-study opportunities.
Prepare and Mobilize
- Ensure individual readiness.
- Gather critical information pertinent to the assignment.
- Travel to and check in at assignment.
Build the Team
- Obtain briefing from supervisor and/or previous shift/assignment, as necessary.
Supervise and Direct Work Assignments
- Mentor subordinates and/or trainees.
Perform Expanded Dispatch Support Dispatch-Specific Duties
- Obtain situational awareness.
- Review and manage existing requests.
- Receive and manage new requests.
- Communicate and manage resources in preparation for reassignment or demobilization.
- Perform effectively in each of the four functional areas.
- Perform effectively in the Overhead functional area.
- Perform effectively in the Crews functional area.
- Perform effectively in the Equipment functional area.
- Perform effectively in the Supplies functional area.
Communicate and Coordinate
- Establish and maintain communication with frequent contacts.
- Participate in and/or conduct briefings and/or After Action Reviews (AARs).
Document
- Complete all administrative tasks and documentation in an accurate and timely manner.
Demobilize
- Prepare for and implement demobilization.
