Emergency Communications Dispatcher — Fire & Rescue

911 Emergency Communications; Scranton (Lackawanna County); Vor Ort; USD 40.000 - 70.000; Vollzeit

Benefits dieser Stelle

Insurance coverage

Retirement programs

Paid leave

Professional development

Zusammenfassung

911 Emergency Communications seeks fire dispatch personnel to coordinate responses and maintain critical incident information for Scranton, PA. The role emphasizes organized data handling, precise radio communication, and adherence to established response plans, with potential overtime to cover major incidents.

The position requires a high school diploma, comfort with computer systems and maps, and may require fire dispatch or EMS training.

Qualifikationen

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

Aufgaben

• Receive and document reports of fires, rescues, alarms, and hazards
• 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

Kenntnisse

Radio communication

Clear communication

Data entry

Maps

Computer literacy

Attention to detail

Ausbildung

High school diploma

Jobbeschreibung

911 Emergency Communications seeks fire dispatch personnel to coordinate responses and maintain critical incident information for Scranton, PA. The role emphasizes organized data handling, precise radio communication, and adherence to established response plans, with potential overtime to cover major incidents.

The position requires a high school diploma, comfort with computer systems and maps, and may require fire dispatch or EMS training.