Emergency Fire Dispatcher — Fast-Paced, Critical Communications

County Emergency Communications; Cordesville (SC); Vor Ort; USD 40.000 - 60.000; Vollzeit

Benefits dieser Stelle

Insurance coverage

Retirement programs

Paid leave

Professional development

Zusammenfassung

County Emergency Communications in Cordesville, SC is seeking Fire Dispatchers to coordinate responses to fires, rescues, and hazardous conditions. Responsibilities include documenting reports, verifying locations, and alerting stations via approved assignments.

The role requires strong radio communication skills, precise data handling, and the ability to work with computer systems and maps. Training and certification may be required for specific postings and shift coverage.

Qualifikationen

• High school diploma or GED required; some agencies provide entry-level instruction.
• Comfort with computer systems, accurate data entry, maps, and radio communication.
• Fire dispatch certification or incident-management coursework may be required for particular assignments.

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

Attention to detail

Organizational skills

Ausbildung

High school diploma or GED

Tools

Computer systems

Maps

Radio equipment

Jobbeschreibung

County Emergency Communications in Cordesville, SC is seeking Fire Dispatchers to coordinate responses to fires, rescues, and hazardous conditions. Responsibilities include documenting reports, verifying locations, and alerting stations via approved assignments.

The role requires strong radio communication skills, precise data handling, and the ability to work with computer systems and maps. Training and certification may be required for specific postings and shift coverage.