Elite Fire Dispatcher: 24/7 Critical Incident Response

County Emergency Communications; Arlington (OR); In loco; USD 52.000 - 76.000; Tempo pieno

Vantaggi offerti da questo lavoro

Insurance coverage

Retirement programs

Paid leave

Employee-support services

Professional development

Descrizione del lavoro

County Emergency Communications in Arlington, OR, seeks Fire Dispatcher to coordinate responses to fires, rescues, and hazardous conditions. You will receive incident information, alert resources, and maintain radio communication with responding crews.

The role requires accurate data handling, clear communication, and adherence to established response plans. Fire dispatch certification or EMS training may be required for specific assignments; some agencies provide entry-level instruction.

Competenze

• 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.

Mansioni

• 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

Conoscenze

Organized information handling

Clear radio communication

Incident documentation

Data entry and maps

Computer systems familiarity

Formazione

High school diploma or equivalent

Fire dispatch certification / EMS dispatch training

Incident-management coursework

Descrizione del lavoro

County Emergency Communications in Arlington, OR, seeks Fire Dispatcher to coordinate responses to fires, rescues, and hazardous conditions. You will receive incident information, alert resources, and maintain radio communication with responding crews.

The role requires accurate data handling, clear communication, and adherence to established response plans. Fire dispatch certification or EMS training may be required for specific assignments; some agencies provide entry-level instruction.