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dispatch

i. The process of supervising the readiness of aircraft for their next flights so that departures can take place at the scheduled times. The term applies to civil aircraft.
ii. In paratrooping, to supervise the exits of parachutists or loads from aircraft in flight.
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"Knowing that people are in distress and being able to get help to them as fast as possible has been my source of joy and satisfaction since joining HMC as a medical despatcher."
But the role of ambulances and critical care paramedics is dependent on the efficient performance of the emergency call despatchers.
'999, what is the address of the emergency?'

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