Emergency Fire Dispatcher — 24/7 Critical Communications

Emergency Telecommunicator Services; Wilmore (KS); Vor Ort; USD 40.000 - 60.000; Vollzeit

Benefits dieser Stelle

Insurance coverage

Retirement programs

Paid leave

Professional development

Zusammenfassung

Emergency Telecommunicator Services is seeking qualified fire dispatchers to coordinate responses for fires, rescues, and hazardous conditions from Wilmore, KS. The role requires precise data handling, clear radio communication, and adherence to incident response plans.

Applicants should be comfortable with computer systems, maps, and radio operations. Training in fire dispatch, EMS dispatch, or incident management may be required for specialized postings and overtime coverage is common for

Qualifikationen

• A high school diploma or recognized equivalency credential is 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.
• Fire dispatch certification, emergency medical dispatch training, or incident-management coursework may be required for particular assignments.

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.

Kenntnisse

Data entry

Radio communication

Maps

Computer systems

Ausbildung

High school diploma or equivalent

Tools

Dispatch software

Radio equipment

Jobbeschreibung

Emergency Telecommunicator Services is seeking qualified fire dispatchers to coordinate responses for fires, rescues, and hazardous conditions from Wilmore, KS. The role requires precise data handling, clear radio communication, and adherence to incident response plans.

Applicants should be comfortable with computer systems, maps, and radio operations. Training in fire dispatch, EMS dispatch, or incident management may be required for specialized postings and overtime coverage is common for