Emergency Fire Dispatcher – Critical Incident Coordination

911 Emergency Communications; Troy Township (IL); Presencial; USD 42.000 - 56.000; Jornada completa

Ventajas ofrecidas por este puesto de trabajo

Insurance coverage

Retirement programs

Paid leave

Professional development

Overtime opportunities

Descripción de la vacante

911 Emergency Communications in Silex, MO seeks skilled Fire Dispatchers to coordinate responses to fires, rescues, and hazardous incidents. You will receive incident details, alert resources, and maintain radio contact with responding crews.

This role requires meticulous information handling, clear radio discipline, and the ability to work with computer systems, maps, and dispatch software. Applicants should be prepared for shift work, including nights, weekends, and overtime.

Formación

• Requires a high school diploma or equivalent; some employers offer entry-level instruction.
• Fire dispatch certification or EMS dispatch training may be required for particular 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.

Conocimientos

Organized information handling

Clear radio communication

Computer literacy

Accurate data entry

Map handling

Educación

High school diploma or equivalent

Fire dispatch certification or EMS dispatch training

Herramientas

Dispatch software

Map systems

Radio communication equipment

Descripción del empleo

911 Emergency Communications in Silex, MO seeks skilled Fire Dispatchers to coordinate responses to fires, rescues, and hazardous incidents. You will receive incident details, alert resources, and maintain radio contact with responding crews.

This role requires meticulous information handling, clear radio discipline, and the ability to work with computer systems, maps, and dispatch software. Applicants should be prepared for shift work, including nights, weekends, and overtime.