Fire Communications Dispatcher (24/7 Emergency Ops)

911 Emergency Communications; Walden (CO); In loco; USD 42.000 - 66.000; Tempo pieno

Vantaggi offerti da questo lavoro

Insurance coverage

Retirement programs

Paid leave

Employee-support services

Professional development

Descrizione del lavoro

Walden, CO—The 911 Emergency Communications agency seeks Fire Dispatchers to coordinate responses to fires, rescues, and hazardous incidents. You will receive incident information, alert resources, and maintain radio communication with responding crews from a dedicated dispatch workstation.

Dispatched roles require organized information handling, accurate data entry, and adherence to established response plans.

Competenze

• A high school diploma or recognized equivalency credential 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

Formazione

High school diploma or GED

Descrizione del lavoro

Walden, CO—The 911 Emergency Communications agency seeks Fire Dispatchers to coordinate responses to fires, rescues, and hazardous incidents. You will receive incident information, alert resources, and maintain radio communication with responding crews from a dedicated dispatch workstation.

Dispatched roles require organized information handling, accurate data entry, and adherence to established response plans.