Emergency Fire Dispatch Specialist

County Emergency Communications; Somerton (AZ); In loco; USD 42.000 - 64.000; Tempo pieno

Descrizione del lavoro

County Emergency Communications in Somerton, AZ seeks Fire Dispatcher candidates to coordinate emergency responses and maintain precise incident records. The role emphasizes accurate data entry, clear radio communication, and adherence to established response plans.

Fire dispatchers must monitor multiple channels, verify locations, and relay critical information to responders. Training and certification may be required, with shifts including nights, weekends, and overtime during major incidents.

Competenze

• High school diploma or GED commonly required.
• Some employers provide entry-level instruction; others seek experienced dispatchers with fire communications training.
• Applicants should be comfortable with computer systems, accurate data entry, 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

Radio communication

Data entry

Information organization

Formazione

High school diploma or GED

Strumenti

Computer systems

Maps

Radio equipment

Descrizione del lavoro

County Emergency Communications in Somerton, AZ seeks Fire Dispatcher candidates to coordinate emergency responses and maintain precise incident records. The role emphasizes accurate data entry, clear radio communication, and adherence to established response plans.

Fire dispatchers must monitor multiple channels, verify locations, and relay critical information to responders. Training and certification may be required, with shifts including nights, weekends, and overtime during major incidents.