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The purpose of a dispatcher is to respond to a companys emergency or nonemergency calls for help and information. Their duties include monitoring routes, updating call logs, and recording call information. Dispatchers usually work in the shipping or emergency service industry.

Responsibilities:

• Answer emergency and nonemergency calls and document important information.
• Respond to any issues and follow-up by coordinating with the appropriate departments or field units.
• Operate and manage a multi-line telephone console system.
• Respond to queries related to products and deliveries.
• Use the radio, phone or computer to direct crews and other field units to the appropriate sites.
• Prioritize and organize calls according to urgency.
• Supervise the route and status of field units to prioritize their daily schedule.
• Maintain and update call logs, call records and other important documentation.