Emergency Fire Dispatcher — 24/7 Incident Coordination

County Emergency Communications; Baskett (KY); Vor Ort; USD 40.000 - 52.000; Vollzeit

Benefits dieser Stelle

Insurance coverage

Retirement programs

Paid leave

Professional development

Zusammenfassung

County Emergency Communications in Baskett, KY is seeking fire dispatchers to coordinate emergency responses for fires, rescues, and hazards. The role involves receiving reports, verifying locations, alerting stations, and maintaining real-time incident updates.

Applicants should be comfortable with computers, maps, and radio communications. Fire dispatch certification or EMS dispatch training may be required for some assignments.

Qualifikationen

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

Jobbeschreibung

County Emergency Communications in Baskett, KY is seeking fire dispatchers to coordinate emergency responses for fires, rescues, and hazards. The role involves receiving reports, verifying locations, alerting stations, and maintaining real-time incident updates.

Applicants should be comfortable with computers, maps, and radio communications. Fire dispatch certification or EMS dispatch training may be required for some assignments.