Around-the-Clock Fire Dispatcher

911 Emergency Communications; Alpaugh (CA); Presencial; USD 60.000 - 90.000; Jornada completa

Descripción de la vacante

911 Emergency Communications in Alpaugh, CA, seeks fire dispatchers to coordinate responses to fires, rescues, and hazardous conditions. You will receive incident data, alert resources, and maintain radio contact with responding crews from a workstation.

The role requires precise data handling, adherence to response plans, and the ability to work varied shifts including nights, weekends, and holidays during major incidents.

Formación

• A high school diploma or recognized equivalency credential is commonly required.
• Some employers provide entry-level instruction; others seek experienced dispatchers with fire communications training.
• Applicants should be comfortable 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, access information, and reported risks
• Alert stations and dispatch apparatus using approved response assignments
• Monitor radio channels, unit availability, and incident status
• Relay information about occupants, hazards, and changing conditions
• Process requests for additional resources through established procedures
• Coordinate mutual-aid communications when assigned
• Record dispatch times, unit movements, and significant incident updates

Conocimientos

Organized information handling

Clear radio communication

Accurate data entry

Maps knowledge

Computer systems proficiency

Educación

High school diploma or GED

Descripción del empleo

911 Emergency Communications in Alpaugh, CA, seeks fire dispatchers to coordinate responses to fires, rescues, and hazardous conditions. You will receive incident data, alert resources, and maintain radio contact with responding crews from a workstation.

The role requires precise data handling, adherence to response plans, and the ability to work varied shifts including nights, weekends, and holidays during major incidents.