Emergency Fire Dispatcher - Critical Communications

Emergency Telecommunicator Services; Wylie (TX); Presencial; USD 45 000 - 65 000; Tempo integral

Resumo da oferta

Emergency Telecommunicator Services in Wylie, TX seeks a Fire Dispatcher to coordinate fire responses, relay critical information, and support responding crews from a centralized communications center.

Ideal candidates have a high school diploma, comfort with computer systems and data entry, and the ability to stay calm under pressure while following established protocols and incident-management procedures.

Qualificações

• High school diploma or recognized equivalency credential commonly required.
• Some employers provide entry-level instruction; others seek experienced dispatchers with fire communications training.
• Fire dispatch certification or related coursework may be required for certain assignments.

Responsabilidades

• 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.

Conhecimentos

Attention to detail

Radio communication

Organizational skills

Communication under pressure

Formação académica

High school diploma or GED

Ferramentas

Computer systems

Data entry

Maps

Dispatch equipment

Descrição da oferta de emprego

Emergency Telecommunicator Services in Wylie, TX seeks a Fire Dispatcher to coordinate fire responses, relay critical information, and support responding crews from a centralized communications center.

Ideal candidates have a high school diploma, comfort with computer systems and data entry, and the ability to stay calm under pressure while following established protocols and incident-management procedures.