Emergency Fire Dispatcher: 24/7 Critical Communications

911 Emergency Communications; Iola (KS); Presencial; USD 40.000 - 60.000; Jornada completa

Ventajas ofrecidas por este puesto de trabajo

Insurance coverage

Retirement programs

Paid leave

Professional development

Overtime and shift premiums

Descripción de la vacante

911 Emergency Communications seeks Fire Dispatcher opportunities in Allen to coordinate responses to fires, rescues and hazardous conditions. Dispatchers handle incident information, alert units, and maintain radio communications with responding crews.

The role emphasizes organized information handling, clear radio communication, and accurate data entry while following established response plans and directions from authorized personnel.

Formación

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

Responsabilidades

• Receive and document reports of fires, rescues, alarms and hazards.
• Verify incident locations, access information and 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.

Conocimientos

Radio communication

Data entry

Maps

Information handling

Educación

High school diploma

Herramientas

Computer systems

Descripción del empleo

911 Emergency Communications seeks Fire Dispatcher opportunities in Allen to coordinate responses to fires, rescues and hazardous conditions. Dispatchers handle incident information, alert units, and maintain radio communications with responding crews.

The role emphasizes organized information handling, clear radio communication, and accurate data entry while following established response plans and directions from authorized personnel.