Fire Communications Dispatcher - 24/7 Emergency Ops

Emergency Telecommunicator Services; Paris (KY); Sur place; USD 40 000 - 65 000; Plein temps

Avantages offerts par ce poste

Insurance coverage

Retirement programs

Paid leave

Professional development

Résumé du poste

Emergency Telecommunicator Services in Paris, KY seeks fire dispatchers to coordinate responses to fires, rescues, hazardous conditions, and other emergencies. The role involves receiving incident information, alerting resources, and maintaining clear radio communications with responding crews.

A high school diploma is commonly required, with some agencies offering entry-level instruction or requiring fire dispatch training.

Qualifications

• A high school diploma or recognized equivalency credential is commonly required.
• Some agencies provide entry-level instruction; others seek experienced dispatchers with fire communications training.

Responsabilités

• 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

Formation

High school diploma

Description du poste

Emergency Telecommunicator Services in Paris, KY seeks fire dispatchers to coordinate responses to fires, rescues, hazardous conditions, and other emergencies. The role involves receiving incident information, alerting resources, and maintaining clear radio communications with responding crews.

A high school diploma is commonly required, with some agencies offering entry-level instruction or requiring fire dispatch training.