RT-130, Wildland Fire Safety Training Annual Refresher (WFSTAR)
Introduction to the Three Tier Dispatch System
Learn about how fire resources are dispatched through the three tier dispatch system.
Category: Communications
Core Component(s): Fire and Aviation Operational Safety
Estimated Delivery Time: 30 minutes; Video Length: 11:22
Category: Communications
Core Component(s): Fire and Aviation Operational Safety
Estimated Delivery Time: 30 minutes; Video Length: 11:22
Intent
Familiarize wildland firefighters with the basics of the three-tier dispatch system and how resources are mobilized to incidents.
Facilitator Preparation
- Review the video and module tools.
- Consider additional activities and discussion questions pertinent to the location and agency.
Facilitating the Discussion
- Show the video.
- Facilitate a small or large group discussion using the activity and discussion questions.
Discussion Questions
- How do the three tiers differ?
- What are your local unit processes for ordering resources through your dispatch center?
- What are three factors that could influence resource prioritization?
- What are some examples of stress that can impact dispatchers? How can you help alleviate some of that stress?
- Can you think of a time when you were on an incident and an order was difficult to fill? Why do you think that may have happened?
Resources
- Document: National Interagency Mobilization Guide
- Website: National Interagency Coordination Center
Video Information
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Page Last Modified / Reviewed:
2023-03-24