Emergency Fire Dispatch Specialist

911 Emergency Communications; Cleburne (TX); Sur place; USD 40 000 - 65 000; Plein temps

Avantages offerts par ce poste

Insurance coverage

Retirement programs

Paid leave

Employee-support services

Professional development

Overtime eligibility

Résumé du poste

911 Emergency Communications in Fort Johnson, LA, seeks a Fire Dispatcher to coordinate emergency responses and maintain clear communications with responding units. The role emphasizes accurate data entry, use of computer systems, and adherence to established response plans.

Typical duties include receiving reports, verifying locations, alerting stations, monitoring channels, and coordinating with mutual aid while maintaining incident updates and coverage during major incidents.

Qualifications

• A high school diploma or recognized equivalency credential is commonly required.
• Fire dispatch certification or emergency medical dispatch training may be required for particular assignments.
• Applicants should be comfortable with computer systems, accurate data entry, maps, and radio communication.

Responsabilités

• 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

Formation

High school diploma or equivalent

Description du poste

911 Emergency Communications in Fort Johnson, LA, seeks a Fire Dispatcher to coordinate emergency responses and maintain clear communications with responding units. The role emphasizes accurate data entry, use of computer systems, and adherence to established response plans.

Typical duties include receiving reports, verifying locations, alerting stations, monitoring channels, and coordinating with mutual aid while maintaining incident updates and coverage during major incidents.