Emergency Fire Communications Dispatcher (24/7)

County Emergency Communications; Lopez (PA); In loco; USD 42.000 - 64.000; Tempo pieno

Vantaggi offerti da questo lavoro

Insurance coverage

Retirement programs

Paid leave

Employee-support services

Descrizione del lavoro

County Emergency Communications in Lopez, PA seeks Fire Dispatcher opportunities. Fire Dispatchers coordinate responses to fires, rescue incidents, hazardous conditions, and other emergencies handled by fire services.

They receive incident information, alert appropriate resources, and maintain communication with responding crews. This role requires organized information handling and clear radio communication.

Competenze

• High school diploma or GED commonly required.
• Fire dispatch certification or EMS dispatch training may be required for particular assignments.
• Applicants should be comfortable with computer systems, maps and radio communication.

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

Clear radio communication

Attention to detail

Data entry

Multi-tasking

Formazione

High school diploma or GED

Fire dispatch training/certification

Strumenti

Computer systems

Maps

Radio equipment

Descrizione del lavoro

County Emergency Communications in Lopez, PA seeks Fire Dispatcher opportunities. Fire Dispatchers coordinate responses to fires, rescue incidents, hazardous conditions, and other emergencies handled by fire services.

They receive incident information, alert appropriate resources, and maintain communication with responding crews. This role requires organized information handling and clear radio communication.