Fire Communications Dispatcher – 24/7 Critical Response

Emergency Telecommunicator Services; Lowell (OR); Presencial; USD 45.000 - 65.000; Jornada completa

Descripción de la vacante

Emergency Telecommunicator Services in Lowell, OR is hiring Fire Dispatchers to coordinate responses, verify locations, alert units, and monitor radio channels. The role requires strong data entry and map-reading abilities, plus calm decision-making under pressure.

Dispatchers follow established response plans and work with authorized personnel during incidents. Applicants should have a high school diploma and fire dispatch training or related coursework; some employers may require fire dispatch

Formación

• High school diploma or recognized equivalency credential commonly required.
• Fire dispatch certification or related coursework may be required for particular assignments.
• Applicants should be comfortable with computer systems, data entry, maps, and radio communication.

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

Data entry

Radio communication

Map reading

Educación

High school diploma

Fire dispatch training

Descripción del empleo

Emergency Telecommunicator Services in Lowell, OR is hiring Fire Dispatchers to coordinate responses, verify locations, alert units, and monitor radio channels. The role requires strong data entry and map-reading abilities, plus calm decision-making under pressure.

Dispatchers follow established response plans and work with authorized personnel during incidents. Applicants should have a high school diploma and fire dispatch training or related coursework; some employers may require fire dispatch