Emergency Fire Dispatcher - Fast-Paced Public Safety

Emergency Telecommunicator Services; Honey Brook (Chester County); In loco; USD 52.000 - 68.000; Tempo pieno

Vantaggi offerti da questo lavoro

Insurance coverage

Retirement programs

Paid leave

Employee-support services

Professional development

Descrizione del lavoro

Emergency Telecommunicator Services in Honey Brook, PA is seeking Fire Dispatchers to coordinate responses to fires, rescues, hazards, and other emergencies. The role involves receiving reports, alerting resources, and maintaining clear radio communications.

Dispatchers must handle incident details accurately, follow plans, and stay connected with responding crews. The position requires adaptability to overnight and weekend shifts, with the potential for overtime during major incidents.

Competenze

• A high school diploma or recognized equivalency credential is commonly required.
• Applicants may be comfortable with computer systems, accurate data entry, maps, and radio communication.
• Fire dispatch certification or related coursework may be required for certain assignments.

Mansioni

• 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

Conoscenze

High-stress environments

Attention to detail

Clear radio communication

Formazione

High School Diploma or GED

Descrizione del lavoro

Emergency Telecommunicator Services in Honey Brook, PA is seeking Fire Dispatchers to coordinate responses to fires, rescues, hazards, and other emergencies. The role involves receiving reports, alerting resources, and maintaining clear radio communications.

Dispatchers must handle incident details accurately, follow plans, and stay connected with responding crews. The position requires adaptability to overnight and weekend shifts, with the potential for overtime during major incidents.