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5.0
Dispatcher
Dispatcher, Champaign Police Department (IL) May 21, 2024
ASIM Advanced
Self assessment of skill
Before
After
  1. The course content supported the learning objectives.
  2. The course materials and learning aids effectively conveyed the course content.
  3. The time allocated to accomplish the course objectives was appropriate. (If too long or too short, please explain in other comments or suggestions write-in.)
  4. The course contained useful activities to practice and reinforce the learning objectives.
  5. The instructors were prepared for the class.
  6. The instructors demonstrated thorough knowledge of the course content.
  7. The instructors were able to answer questions clearly and understandably.
  8. The instructors conducted the training in a skilled and competent manner.
  9. The instructors encouraged student participation.
  10. The instructors fostered a positive and stimulating learning environment.
  11. The instructors used instructional time effectively.
  12. The instructors covered all the course learning objectives.
  13. The course provided the knowledge and skills I need to accomplish the job for which I am receiving this training.
  14. Based on the training received, I am fully capable of applying the skills I learned from this course.
  15. The practical exercises enhanced learning of course content. (Respond only if course included practical exercises.)
  16. The course content was appropriate for someone within my professional field.
  17. The course content was appropriate for someone with my level of experience.
  18. Overall, the course content met my needs and expectations.
  19. Overall, the instructors' performance met my needs and expectations.
  20. Overall, the course increased my knowledge, skills and abilities.
  21. I would recommend this course to my peers.

Which part(s) of the course was MOST valuable to you. Please explain why.

The several different topics of discussion.

Which part(s) of the course was LEAST valuable to you? Please explain why.

N/a.

Please provide any other comments or suggestions you have for improving this course.

I enjoyed the various modules.

What other training is most important to you now that you have completed this course?

Continuing this education.

4.8
Dispatcher
Dispatcher, Metcad (IL) May 21, 2024
ASIM Advanced
Self assessment of skill
Before
After
  1. The course content supported the learning objectives.
  2. The course materials and learning aids effectively conveyed the course content.
  3. The time allocated to accomplish the course objectives was appropriate. (If too long or too short, please explain in other comments or suggestions write-in.)
  4. The course contained useful activities to practice and reinforce the learning objectives.
  5. The instructors were prepared for the class.
  6. The instructors demonstrated thorough knowledge of the course content.
  7. The instructors were able to answer questions clearly and understandably.
  8. The instructors conducted the training in a skilled and competent manner.
  9. The instructors encouraged student participation.
  10. The instructors fostered a positive and stimulating learning environment.
  11. The instructors used instructional time effectively.
  12. The instructors covered all the course learning objectives.
  13. The course provided the knowledge and skills I need to accomplish the job for which I am receiving this training.
  14. Based on the training received, I am fully capable of applying the skills I learned from this course.
  15. The practical exercises enhanced learning of course content. (Respond only if course included practical exercises.)
  16. The course content was appropriate for someone within my professional field.
  17. The course content was appropriate for someone with my level of experience.
  18. Overall, the course content met my needs and expectations.
  19. Overall, the instructors' performance met my needs and expectations.
  20. Overall, the course increased my knowledge, skills and abilities.
  21. I would recommend this course to my peers.

Which part(s) of the course was MOST valuable to you. Please explain why.

Having real world incidents to look into.

Which part(s) of the course was LEAST valuable to you? Please explain why.

Long power point slides. Split them up in separate times.

Please provide any other comments or suggestions you have for improving this course.

Clear expectations for everything.

What other training is most important to you now that you have completed this course?

Applying this to my current department, and changing things to fit our staffing and needs.

4.8
Dispatcher
Dispatcher, Metcad (IL) May 21, 2024
ASIM Advanced
Self assessment of skill
Before
After
  1. The course content supported the learning objectives.
  2. The course materials and learning aids effectively conveyed the course content.
  3. The time allocated to accomplish the course objectives was appropriate. (If too long or too short, please explain in other comments or suggestions write-in.)
  4. The course contained useful activities to practice and reinforce the learning objectives.
  5. The instructors were prepared for the class.
  6. The instructors demonstrated thorough knowledge of the course content.
  7. The instructors were able to answer questions clearly and understandably.
  8. The instructors conducted the training in a skilled and competent manner.
  9. The instructors encouraged student participation.
  10. The instructors fostered a positive and stimulating learning environment.
  11. The instructors used instructional time effectively.
  12. The instructors covered all the course learning objectives.
  13. The course provided the knowledge and skills I need to accomplish the job for which I am receiving this training.
  14. Based on the training received, I am fully capable of applying the skills I learned from this course.
  15. The practical exercises enhanced learning of course content. (Respond only if course included practical exercises.)
  16. The course content was appropriate for someone within my professional field.
  17. The course content was appropriate for someone with my level of experience.
  18. Overall, the course content met my needs and expectations.
  19. Overall, the instructors' performance met my needs and expectations.
  20. Overall, the course increased my knowledge, skills and abilities.
  21. I would recommend this course to my peers.

Which part(s) of the course was MOST valuable to you. Please explain why.

Having real world incidents to look into.

Which part(s) of the course was LEAST valuable to you? Please explain why.

Long power point slides. Split them up in separate times.

Please provide any other comments or suggestions you have for improving this course.

Clear expectations for everything.

What other training is most important to you now that you have completed this course?

Applying this to my current department, and changing things to fit our staffing and needs.

4.2
Dispatcher
Dispatcher, Lee's Summit Fire Department (MO) May 14, 2024
ASIM Advanced
Self assessment of skill
Before
After
  1. The course content supported the learning objectives.
  2. The course materials and learning aids effectively conveyed the course content.
  3. The time allocated to accomplish the course objectives was appropriate. (If too long or too short, please explain in other comments or suggestions write-in.)
  4. The course contained useful activities to practice and reinforce the learning objectives.
  5. The instructors were prepared for the class.
  6. The instructors demonstrated thorough knowledge of the course content.
  7. The instructors were able to answer questions clearly and understandably.
  8. The instructors conducted the training in a skilled and competent manner.
  9. The instructors encouraged student participation.
  10. The instructors fostered a positive and stimulating learning environment.
  11. The instructors used instructional time effectively.
  12. The instructors covered all the course learning objectives.
  13. The course provided the knowledge and skills I need to accomplish the job for which I am receiving this training.
  14. Based on the training received, I am fully capable of applying the skills I learned from this course.
  15. The practical exercises enhanced learning of course content. (Respond only if course included practical exercises.)
  16. The course content was appropriate for someone within my professional field.
  17. The course content was appropriate for someone with my level of experience.
  18. Overall, the course content met my needs and expectations.
  19. Overall, the instructors' performance met my needs and expectations.
  20. Overall, the course increased my knowledge, skills and abilities.
  21. I would recommend this course to my peers.

Which part(s) of the course was MOST valuable to you. Please explain why.

While as a dispatcher, I will never fill any of the positions covered in this class outside of dispatch, it was a valuable experience to see them "in action" from "dispatch.".

Which part(s) of the course was LEAST valuable to you? Please explain why.

Bomb "crash course" as a fire/ems dispatcher, I don't see myself ever dealing with this.

Please provide any other comments or suggestions you have for improving this course.

I would recommend adding a current or former dispatcher to the instructor list.

What other training is most important to you now that you have completed this course?

Negotiation/interrogation.

4.2
Dispatcher
Dispatcher, Lee's Summit Fire Department (MO) May 14, 2024
ASIM Advanced
Self assessment of skill
Before
After
  1. The course content supported the learning objectives.
  2. The course materials and learning aids effectively conveyed the course content.
  3. The time allocated to accomplish the course objectives was appropriate. (If too long or too short, please explain in other comments or suggestions write-in.)
  4. The course contained useful activities to practice and reinforce the learning objectives.
  5. The instructors were prepared for the class.
  6. The instructors demonstrated thorough knowledge of the course content.
  7. The instructors were able to answer questions clearly and understandably.
  8. The instructors conducted the training in a skilled and competent manner.
  9. The instructors encouraged student participation.
  10. The instructors fostered a positive and stimulating learning environment.
  11. The instructors used instructional time effectively.
  12. The instructors covered all the course learning objectives.
  13. The course provided the knowledge and skills I need to accomplish the job for which I am receiving this training.
  14. Based on the training received, I am fully capable of applying the skills I learned from this course.
  15. The practical exercises enhanced learning of course content. (Respond only if course included practical exercises.)
  16. The course content was appropriate for someone within my professional field.
  17. The course content was appropriate for someone with my level of experience.
  18. Overall, the course content met my needs and expectations.
  19. Overall, the instructors' performance met my needs and expectations.
  20. Overall, the course increased my knowledge, skills and abilities.
  21. I would recommend this course to my peers.

Which part(s) of the course was MOST valuable to you. Please explain why.

While as a dispatcher, I will never fill any of the positions covered in this class outside of dispatch, it was a valuable experience to see them "in action" from "dispatch.".

Which part(s) of the course was LEAST valuable to you? Please explain why.

Bomb "crash course" as a fire/ems dispatcher, I don't see myself ever dealing with this.

Please provide any other comments or suggestions you have for improving this course.

I would recommend adding a current or former dispatcher to the instructor list.

What other training is most important to you now that you have completed this course?

Negotiation/interrogation.

4.7
Dispatcher
Dispatcher, Johnson County Emergency Communications Division (KS) May 14, 2024
ASIM Advanced
Self assessment of skill
Before
After
  1. The course content supported the learning objectives.
  2. The course materials and learning aids effectively conveyed the course content.
  3. The time allocated to accomplish the course objectives was appropriate. (If too long or too short, please explain in other comments or suggestions write-in.)
  4. The course contained useful activities to practice and reinforce the learning objectives.
  5. The instructors were prepared for the class.
  6. The instructors demonstrated thorough knowledge of the course content.
  7. The instructors were able to answer questions clearly and understandably.
  8. The instructors conducted the training in a skilled and competent manner.
  9. The instructors encouraged student participation.
  10. The instructors fostered a positive and stimulating learning environment.
  11. The instructors used instructional time effectively.
  12. The instructors covered all the course learning objectives.
  13. The course provided the knowledge and skills I need to accomplish the job for which I am receiving this training.
  14. Based on the training received, I am fully capable of applying the skills I learned from this course.
  15. The practical exercises enhanced learning of course content. (Respond only if course included practical exercises.)
  16. The course content was appropriate for someone within my professional field.
  17. The course content was appropriate for someone with my level of experience.
  18. Overall, the course content met my needs and expectations.
  19. Overall, the instructors' performance met my needs and expectations.
  20. Overall, the course increased my knowledge, skills and abilities.
  21. I would recommend this course to my peers.

Which part(s) of the course was MOST valuable to you. Please explain why.

Classroom experience.

Which part(s) of the course was LEAST valuable to you? Please explain why.

Practical.

Please provide any other comments or suggestions you have for improving this course.

Great instructors.

What other training is most important to you now that you have completed this course?

Multi-discipline training.

2.7
Dispatcher
Division Chief, Kansas City Fire Department (MO) May 14, 2024
ASIM Advanced
Self assessment of skill
Before
After
  1. The course content supported the learning objectives.
  2. The course materials and learning aids effectively conveyed the course content.
  3. The time allocated to accomplish the course objectives was appropriate. (If too long or too short, please explain in other comments or suggestions write-in.)
  4. The instructors were prepared for the class.
  5. The instructors demonstrated thorough knowledge of the course content.
  6. The instructors were able to answer questions clearly and understandably.
  7. The instructors conducted the training in a skilled and competent manner.
  8. The instructors encouraged student participation.
  9. The instructors fostered a positive and stimulating learning environment.
  10. The instructors used instructional time effectively.
  11. The instructors covered all the course learning objectives.
  12. The course provided the knowledge and skills I need to accomplish the job for which I am receiving this training.
  13. Based on the training received, I am fully capable of applying the skills I learned from this course.
  14. The practical exercises enhanced learning of course content. (Respond only if course included practical exercises.)
  15. The course content was appropriate for someone within my professional field.
  16. The course content was appropriate for someone with my level of experience.
  17. Overall, the course content met my needs and expectations.
  18. Overall, the instructors' performance met my needs and expectations.
  19. Overall, the course increased my knowledge, skills and abilities.
  20. I would recommend this course to my peers.

Which part(s) of the course was MOST valuable to you. Please explain why.

Refresher of Area Command concepts from ICS400.

Which part(s) of the course was LEAST valuable to you? Please explain why.

Lab simulations.

Please provide any other comments or suggestions you have for improving this course.

It was very clear that dispatchers are "included" only as an afterthought and our participation was only as "voices", not as actual participants. Our feedback after each evolution was not welcomed.

What other training is most important to you now that you have completed this course?

NA.

5.0
Dispatcher
Dispatcher, McCord's Crossroads Volunteer Fire Department (AL) May 7, 2024
Self assessment of skill
Before
After
  1. The course content supported the learning objectives.
  2. The course materials and learning aids effectively conveyed the course content.
  3. The time allocated to accomplish the course objectives was appropriate. (If too long or too short, please explain in other comments or suggestions write-in.)
  4. The course contained useful activities to practice and reinforce the learning objectives.
  5. The instructors were prepared for the class.
  6. The instructors demonstrated thorough knowledge of the course content.
  7. The instructors were able to answer questions clearly and understandably.
  8. The instructors conducted the training in a skilled and competent manner.
  9. The instructors encouraged student participation.
  10. The instructors fostered a positive and stimulating learning environment.
  11. The instructors used instructional time effectively.
  12. The instructors covered all the course learning objectives.
  13. The course provided the knowledge and skills I need to accomplish the job for which I am receiving this training.
  14. Based on the training received, I am fully capable of applying the skills I learned from this course.
  15. The practical exercises enhanced learning of course content. (Respond only if course included practical exercises.)
  16. The course content was appropriate for someone within my professional field.
  17. The course content was appropriate for someone with my level of experience.
  18. Overall, the course content met my needs and expectations.
  19. Overall, the instructors' performance met my needs and expectations.
  20. Overall, the course increased my knowledge, skills and abilities.
  21. I would recommend this course to my peers.

Which part(s) of the course was MOST valuable to you. Please explain why.

The interactive scenarios created a great learning enviroment.

Which part(s) of the course was LEAST valuable to you? Please explain why.

All was applicable.

Please provide any other comments or suggestions you have for improving this course.

Nothing.

What other training is most important to you now that you have completed this course?

Would love to continue to expand my knowledge with any training.

4.9
Dispatcher
Analyst, Spokane County Sheriff's Office (WA) May 7, 2024
Self assessment of skill
Before
After
  1. The course content supported the learning objectives.
  2. The course materials and learning aids effectively conveyed the course content.
  3. The time allocated to accomplish the course objectives was appropriate. (If too long or too short, please explain in other comments or suggestions write-in.)
  4. The course contained useful activities to practice and reinforce the learning objectives.
  5. The instructors were prepared for the class.
  6. The instructors demonstrated thorough knowledge of the course content.
  7. The instructors were able to answer questions clearly and understandably.
  8. The instructors conducted the training in a skilled and competent manner.
  9. The instructors encouraged student participation.
  10. The instructors fostered a positive and stimulating learning environment.
  11. The instructors used instructional time effectively.
  12. The instructors covered all the course learning objectives.
  13. The course provided the knowledge and skills I need to accomplish the job for which I am receiving this training.
  14. Based on the training received, I am fully capable of applying the skills I learned from this course.
  15. The practical exercises enhanced learning of course content. (Respond only if course included practical exercises.)
  16. The course content was appropriate for someone within my professional field.
  17. The course content was appropriate for someone with my level of experience.
  18. Overall, the course content met my needs and expectations.
  19. Overall, the instructors' performance met my needs and expectations.
  20. Overall, the course increased my knowledge, skills and abilities.
  21. I would recommend this course to my peers.

Which part(s) of the course was MOST valuable to you. Please explain why.

Hands on exercises.

Which part(s) of the course was LEAST valuable to you? Please explain why.

None.

Please provide any other comments or suggestions you have for improving this course.

Instructor name tags would be great.

What other training is most important to you now that you have completed this course?

Taking this information and merging it with regional specific procedure and resources.

4.4
Dispatcher
Dispatcher, Spokane Regional Emergency Communications (WA) May 7, 2024
Self assessment of skill
Before
After
  1. The course content supported the learning objectives.
  2. The course materials and learning aids effectively conveyed the course content.
  3. The time allocated to accomplish the course objectives was appropriate. (If too long or too short, please explain in other comments or suggestions write-in.)
  4. The course contained useful activities to practice and reinforce the learning objectives.
  5. The instructors were prepared for the class.
  6. The instructors demonstrated thorough knowledge of the course content.
  7. The instructors were able to answer questions clearly and understandably.
  8. The instructors conducted the training in a skilled and competent manner.
  9. The instructors encouraged student participation.
  10. The instructors fostered a positive and stimulating learning environment.
  11. The instructors used instructional time effectively.
  12. The instructors covered all the course learning objectives.
  13. The course provided the knowledge and skills I need to accomplish the job for which I am receiving this training.
  14. Based on the training received, I am fully capable of applying the skills I learned from this course.
  15. The practical exercises enhanced learning of course content. (Respond only if course included practical exercises.)
  16. The course content was appropriate for someone within my professional field.
  17. The course content was appropriate for someone with my level of experience.
  18. Overall, the course content met my needs and expectations.
  19. Overall, the instructors' performance met my needs and expectations.
  20. Overall, the course increased my knowledge, skills and abilities.
  21. I would recommend this course to my peers.

Which part(s) of the course was MOST valuable to you. Please explain why.

Practical exercises-- getting practice in how traffic sounds, applying abstract information immediately, getting statistics is all motivating.

Which part(s) of the course was LEAST valuable to you? Please explain why.

I can't think of a specific thing? Even though I won't practically apply a lot of bomb knowledge, it's helpful to get visuals and impacts, it reinforces what I'm doing.

Please provide any other comments or suggestions you have for improving this course.

I think it would be helpful to have the CAD system use the run cards predominantly used for the district the training is in. Additionally, increasing some CAD capabilities, like dispatch being able to manually status units or see AVLs, would help since a lot of that is available in real-life scenarios.

What other training is most important to you now that you have completed this course?

As a dispatcher, I'm interested in negotiating skills since we often get calls from suspects.

*Unedited comments (including typos and spelling) written by students in their course evaluation


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