This course is geared for experienced dispatchers who are familiar with the Incident Command System and dispatch operations. The training course provides a basic understanding for the roles and responsibilities of an incident tactical dispatcher working in a tactical environment providing a realistic, hands-on approach to mastering the tasks and skills of an Inci-dent Tactical Dispatcher.

In the National Capital Region, it is essential that those agencies that may have the need to work together have the same fundamental understanding of the role of the Incident Communications Manager in the ICS. This course ensures that attendees are aware of the role of emergency commu-nications supervisory staff in an incident that has the potential to expand and require the assistance of a neighboring jurisdiction.