Emergency Fire Dispatcher — 24/7 Communications

County Emergency Communications; Sylvan Grove (KS); Vor Ort; USD 38.000 - 60.000; Vollzeit

Benefits dieser Stelle

Insurance coverage

Retirement programs

Paid leave

Employee support services

Zusammenfassung

County Emergency Communications in Sylvan Grove, KS, seeks Fire Dispatcher opportunities. The role involves receiving reports of fires and emergencies, verifying locations, alerting stations, and managing radio communications to support fire services.

Dispatchers may work with computer systems, maps, and radios; some positions require fire dispatch or EMS training. The role may include irregular hours, overnight shifts, weekends, and overtime to cover major incidents.

Qualifikationen

• High school diploma or GED commonly required
• Fire dispatch certification or EMS/or incident-management coursework may be required for some assignments
• Comfort with computer systems, maps, and radio communication

Aufgaben

• 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

Ausbildung

High school diploma or GED

Jobbeschreibung

County Emergency Communications in Sylvan Grove, KS, seeks Fire Dispatcher opportunities. The role involves receiving reports of fires and emergencies, verifying locations, alerting stations, and managing radio communications to support fire services.

Dispatchers may work with computer systems, maps, and radios; some positions require fire dispatch or EMS training. The role may include irregular hours, overnight shifts, weekends, and overtime to cover major incidents.