24/7 Fire Dispatcher: Critical Incident Communications

County Emergency Communications; Parsons (KS); Presencial; USD 42.000 - 60.000; Jornada completa

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Descripción de la vacante

County Emergency Communications in Parsons, KS is seeking Fire Dispatchers to coordinate responses to fires, rescues, and hazards. You will receive incident information, alert resources, and maintain radio communications with responding crews.

The role requires careful information handling, clear radio transmission, and adherence to established procedures. Candidates should be ready for shift work, including nights, weekends, and overtime as incidents arise.

Formación

• High school diploma or GED required.
• Fire dispatch certification or EMS dispatch training may be required for certain postings.
• Comfort with computer systems, accurate data entry, maps and radio communication.

Responsabilidades

• Receive and document reports of fires, rescues, alarms, and hazardous conditions.
• Verify incident locations and risks; communicate with responding units.
• Alert stations and dispatch apparatus using approved response assignments.
• Monitor radio channels and unit status; maintain incident updates.
• Relay information about occupants, hazards, and changing conditions.
• Process requests for additional resources through established procedures.

Descripción del empleo

County Emergency Communications in Parsons, KS is seeking Fire Dispatchers to coordinate responses to fires, rescues, and hazards. You will receive incident information, alert resources, and maintain radio communications with responding crews.

The role requires careful information handling, clear radio transmission, and adherence to established procedures. Candidates should be ready for shift work, including nights, weekends, and overtime as incidents arise.