Fire Communications Dispatcher — 24/7 Emergency Ops

911 Emergency Communications; Barkhamsted (CT); Vor Ort; USD 42.000 - 55.000; Vollzeit

Benefits dieser Stelle

Insurance

Retirement plans

Paid leave

Professional development

Zusammenfassung

911 Emergency Communications in Barkhamsted, CT seeks Fire Dispatcher to coordinate fire service responses, verify incident details, and maintain clear radio communication during emergencies.

Responsibilities include receiving reports, alerting stations, monitoring channels, and recording updates while meeting training and certification requirements. Positions may require flexible hours to cover all shifts and major incidents.

Qualifikationen

• High school diploma or GED required; dispatch training may be required
• Comfort with computers, 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 and reported risks
• Alert stations and dispatch apparatus using approved response assignments
• Monitor radio channels and unit availability
• Record dispatch times and incident updates

Kenntnisse

Attention to detail

Radio communication

Data entry

Ausbildung

High school diploma or GED

Fire dispatch training

Emergency medical dispatch training (preferred)

Jobbeschreibung

911 Emergency Communications in Barkhamsted, CT seeks Fire Dispatcher to coordinate fire service responses, verify incident details, and maintain clear radio communication during emergencies.

Responsibilities include receiving reports, alerting stations, monitoring channels, and recording updates while meeting training and certification requirements. Positions may require flexible hours to cover all shifts and major incidents.