DispatchPrep Blog

Passing the dispatcher exam

Straight, accurate guides to the POST entry exam, CritiCall, and getting hired as a 911 dispatcher.

The California POST Dispatcher Exam, Section by Section

What the California POST Entry-Level Dispatcher Selection Test Battery covers: the 11 tests, the 4 ability areas, T-scores, and how to prepare.

How Long Should You Study for the Dispatcher Test?

How much time to give yourself before the CritiCall or POST dispatcher exam, and how to spend it so the prep actually sticks.

How to Pass the CritiCall Test

What CritiCall actually measures for 911 dispatcher jobs, where candidates lose points, and how to prepare for each section.

The POST Entry-Level Dispatcher Exam, Explained

What the California POST entry-level dispatcher selection test battery covers and how to prepare for each ability it measures.

The 911 Dispatcher Typing Test: Speed, Accuracy, and How to Prepare

How fast you need to type to become a 911 dispatcher, why accuracy matters more than raw speed, and how to build both.

How to Become a 911 Dispatcher

The step-by-step path to becoming a 911 dispatcher: requirements, the application, the tests, and what to expect after you're hired.

Why Most Candidates Fail the Dispatcher Test the First Time

The real reasons candidates fail dispatcher exams like CritiCall on the first attempt — and the specific fixes that move the odds.