Emergency Fire Dispatch & Communications Specialist

County Emergency Communications; Black Canyon City (AZ); In loco; USD 52.000 - 68.000; Tempo pieno

Descrizione del lavoro

County Emergency Communications in Black Canyon City, AZ seeks Fire Dispatcher to coordinate fire and rescue responses, verify incident locations, and coordinate with stations using approved response assignments. This fast-paced role requires accurate data entry, clear radio communication, and strict adherence to incident protocols.

Applicants should have a high school diploma and may need fire dispatch certification or EMS training.

Competenze

• High school diploma or recognized equivalency credential 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

Clear radio communication

Accurate data entry

Team coordination

Formazione

High school diploma or GED

Fire dispatch training or certification desirable

Strumenti

Computer systems

Maps

Radio communications

Descrizione del lavoro

County Emergency Communications in Black Canyon City, AZ seeks Fire Dispatcher to coordinate fire and rescue responses, verify incident locations, and coordinate with stations using approved response assignments. This fast-paced role requires accurate data entry, clear radio communication, and strict adherence to incident protocols.

Applicants should have a high school diploma and may need fire dispatch certification or EMS training.