Critical Fire Dispatcher: 24/7 Emergency Communications

Emergency Telecommunicator Services; Oakland Township (IA); Presencial; USD 40.000 - 60.000; Jornada completa

Ventajas ofrecidas por este puesto de trabajo

Insurance coverage

Retirement programs

Paid leave

Descripción de la vacante

Emergency Telecommunicator Services in Oakland, IA is seeking fire dispatchers to coordinate responses to fires, rescues, and hazardous conditions. The role requires handling incident information, alerting resources, and maintaining clear radio communications at all times.

Dispatchers may work irregular hours including overnights, weekends, holidays, and additional coverage during major incidents. A high school diploma or equivalent is typically required, with training or certification as needed

Formación

• A high school diploma or recognized equivalency credential is commonly required.
• Fire dispatch certification, emergency medical dispatch training, or incident-management coursework may be required for particular assignments.
• 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

Radio communication

Data entry

Maps

Computer systems

Educación

High school diploma or equivalent

Descripción del empleo

Emergency Telecommunicator Services in Oakland, IA is seeking fire dispatchers to coordinate responses to fires, rescues, and hazardous conditions. The role requires handling incident information, alerting resources, and maintaining clear radio communications at all times.

Dispatchers may work irregular hours including overnights, weekends, holidays, and additional coverage during major incidents. A high school diploma or equivalent is typically required, with training or certification as needed