Fire Communications Dispatcher - 24/7 Critical Incident Support

911 Emergency Communications; Phoenix (AZ); In loco; USD 42.000 - 70.000; Tempo pieno

Vantaggi offerti da questo lavoro

Insurance coverage

Retirement programs

Paid leave

Professional development

Descrizione del lavoro

911 Emergency Communications in Phoenix seeks Fire Dispatchers to coordinate responses to fires, rescues, hazardous conditions, and other emergencies. You will receive incident information, alert resources, and maintain contact with responding crews.

Ideal candidates are organized, excel at radio communication, and comfortable with computer systems and data entry. Training and certifications may be required for specific assignments, with opportunities for professional development.

Competenze

• High school diploma or recognized equivalency is commonly required.
• Some employers provide entry-level instruction; others seek experienced dispatchers with fire communications training.
• Fire dispatch certification, emergency medical dispatch training, or incident-management coursework may be required for particular 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

Radio communication

Data entry

Computer literacy

Organizational skills

Formazione

High school diploma or equivalent

Descrizione del lavoro

911 Emergency Communications in Phoenix seeks Fire Dispatchers to coordinate responses to fires, rescues, hazardous conditions, and other emergencies. You will receive incident information, alert resources, and maintain contact with responding crews.

Ideal candidates are organized, excel at radio communication, and comfortable with computer systems and data entry. Training and certifications may be required for specific assignments, with opportunities for professional development.