Emergency Fire Dispatcher - 24/7 Ops

911 Emergency Communications; Hillsborough (NC); Vor Ort; USD 42.000 - 62.000; Vollzeit

Benefits dieser Stelle

Insurance coverage

Retirement programs

Paid leave

Employee-support services

Professional development

Zusammenfassung

911 Emergency Communications in Hillsborough, NC is seeking qualified fire dispatchers to coordinate responses to fires, rescues, and hazardous conditions. This role requires precise radio communication, accurate data entry, and adherence to established response plans.

Applicants should have a high school diploma or equivalent, be comfortable with computer systems, maps, and radio communication. Fire dispatch certification or related coursework may be required for certain assignments.

Qualifikationen

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

Kenntnisse

Radio communication

Data entry

Computer systems

Maps

Attention to detail

Ausbildung

High school diploma or GED

Jobbeschreibung

911 Emergency Communications in Hillsborough, NC is seeking qualified fire dispatchers to coordinate responses to fires, rescues, and hazardous conditions. This role requires precise radio communication, accurate data entry, and adherence to established response plans.

Applicants should have a high school diploma or equivalent, be comfortable with computer systems, maps, and radio communication. Fire dispatch certification or related coursework may be required for certain assignments.