Emergency Fire Dispatcher - 24/7 Incident Communications

Emergency Telecommunicator Services; Burdette (AR); Sur place; USD 36 000 - 55 000; Plein temps

Avantages offerts par ce poste

Insurance coverage

Retirement programs

Paid leave

Professional development

Résumé du poste

Emergency Telecommunicator Services is seeking fire dispatchers to coordinate responses and monitor incidents from a centralized communications center. The role emphasizes accurate data entry, adherence to incident protocols, and clear radio communication with responding units.

Applicants should be prepared for shifts that may include overnight hours, weekends, and holidays, with training provided. Strong organizational skills and familiarity with computer systems are essential for success in

Qualifications

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

Connaissances

Clear radio communication

Organizational skills

Accurate data entry

Formation

High school diploma or GED

Outils

Computer systems familiarity

Description du poste

Emergency Telecommunicator Services is seeking fire dispatchers to coordinate responses and monitor incidents from a centralized communications center. The role emphasizes accurate data entry, adherence to incident protocols, and clear radio communication with responding units.

Applicants should be prepared for shifts that may include overnight hours, weekends, and holidays, with training provided. Strong organizational skills and familiarity with computer systems are essential for success in