Emergency Fire Dispatcher - 24/7 Incident Coordination

911 Emergency Communications; Utah; Sur place; USD 42 000 - 66 000; Plein temps

Résumé du poste

911 Emergency Communications in Utah seeks Fire Dispatcher to coordinate responses to fires, rescues, and hazardous conditions. You will receive incident information, alert resources, and maintain radio communications with responding crews.

This role requires attention to detail, organized information handling, and the ability to follow established response plans and directions from authorized personnel. Dispatchers may work irregular hours including overnights, weekends, and holidays.

Qualifications

• A high school diploma or recognized equivalency credential is commonly required.
• Fire dispatch certification or emergency medical dispatch training may be required for particular assignments.
• Applicants should be comfortable with computer systems and accurate data entry.
• Maps and radio communication proficiency are important for the role.

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

Radio communication

Data entry

Maps

Incident coordination

Formation

High school diploma or GED

Description du poste

911 Emergency Communications in Utah seeks Fire Dispatcher to coordinate responses to fires, rescues, and hazardous conditions. You will receive incident information, alert resources, and maintain radio communications with responding crews.

This role requires attention to detail, organized information handling, and the ability to follow established response plans and directions from authorized personnel. Dispatchers may work irregular hours including overnights, weekends, and holidays.