Fire Communications Dispatcher — 24/7 Public Safety Impact

911 Emergency Communications; Spring City (UT); Sur place; USD 40 000 - 55 000; Plein temps

Avantages offerts par ce poste

Insurance coverage

Retirement programs

Paid leave

Résumé du poste

911 Emergency Communications in Utah coordinates fire dispatch operations, ensuring reports of fires, rescues, and hazards are documented accurately and routed to the appropriate crews. Dispatch staff verify locations, alert apparatus, and monitor ongoing incidents with strict adherence to procedures.

This role may require shift work including nights, weekends, and holidays to maintain coverage for major incidents, with emphasis on data integrity, radios operation, and coordination with field

Qualifications

• 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.

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

Connaissances

Clear radio communication

Accurate data entry

Maps interpretation

Computer systems literacy

Formation

High School Diploma or equivalent

Outils

Fire dispatch software

Description du poste

911 Emergency Communications in Utah coordinates fire dispatch operations, ensuring reports of fires, rescues, and hazards are documented accurately and routed to the appropriate crews. Dispatch staff verify locations, alert apparatus, and monitor ongoing incidents with strict adherence to procedures.

This role may require shift work including nights, weekends, and holidays to maintain coverage for major incidents, with emphasis on data integrity, radios operation, and coordination with field