Fire Communications Dispatcher — 24/7 Shifts

911 Emergency Communications; Big Clifty (KY); Presencial; USD 40 000 - 56 000; Tempo integral

Vantagens oferecidas por esta oferta de emprego

Insurance coverage

Retirement programs

Paid leave

Resumo da oferta

911 Emergency Communications in Big Clifty, KY is seeking Fire Dispatchers to coordinate responses to fires, rescues, and hazardous incidents. You will receive incident information, alert resources, and maintain radio contact with responding crews from a fixed location.

The role requires precise data handling and clear radio communication. The position may require overnight, weekend, and holiday shifts to ensure continuous coverage during major incidents.

Qualificações

• High school diploma or recognized equivalency credential is commonly required.
• Some employers provide entry-level instruction; others seek experienced dispatchers with fire communications training.
• Applicants should be comfortable with computer systems, accurate data entry, maps, and radio communication.
• Fire dispatch certification or emergency medical dispatch training may be required for particular assignments.

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.

Conhecimentos

Radio communication

Data entry

Maps

Attention to detail

Formação académica

High school diploma

Fire dispatch training

Ferramentas

Computer systems

Radio equipment

Descrição da oferta de emprego

911 Emergency Communications in Big Clifty, KY is seeking Fire Dispatchers to coordinate responses to fires, rescues, and hazardous incidents. You will receive incident information, alert resources, and maintain radio contact with responding crews from a fixed location.

The role requires precise data handling and clear radio communication. The position may require overnight, weekend, and holiday shifts to ensure continuous coverage during major incidents.