Emergency Fire Dispatcher - Critical 24/7 Communications

Emergency Telecommunicator Services; Wiscasset (ME); Vor Ort; USD 48.000 - 72.000; Vollzeit

Benefits dieser Stelle

Insurance coverage

Retirement programs

Paid leave

Professional development

Zusammenfassung

Emergency Telecommunicator Services seeks skilled fire dispatchers to coordinate emergency responses from a centralized communications center. The role emphasizes precise radio communication, rapid verification of locations, and strict adherence to established response plans in high-pressure situations.

Ideal candidates bring a high school diploma or GED and comfort with data entry and radio systems. Training may be provided for fire dispatch certification and incident-management coursework as

Qualifikationen

• High school diploma or GED commonly required.
• Experience with computer systems and data entry is beneficial.
• Strong communication and stress management under emergency conditions.

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

Clear radio communication

Attention to detail

Multitasking

Ausbildung

High school diploma or GED

Jobbeschreibung

Emergency Telecommunicator Services seeks skilled fire dispatchers to coordinate emergency responses from a centralized communications center. The role emphasizes precise radio communication, rapid verification of locations, and strict adherence to established response plans in high-pressure situations.

Ideal candidates bring a high school diploma or GED and comfort with data entry and radio systems. Training may be provided for fire dispatch certification and incident-management coursework as