Fire Communications Dispatcher (24/7 Shifts)

Emergency Telecommunicator Services; Wilcox (PA); Presencial; USD 42.000 - 64.000; Tempo integral

Resumo da vaga

Fire Dispatchers in Wilcox, PA coordinate responses to fires, rescues, hazardous conditions, and other emergencies handled by local fire services. You will receive incident information, alert appropriate resources, and maintain continuous communication with responding crews to ensure rapid, safe action.

This role requires meticulous information handling, clear radio communications, and strict adherence to established response plans and directions from authorized personnel.

Qualificações

• High school diploma or GED required; entry-level instruction may be provided by some employers.
• Fire dispatch training or certification may be required for certain assignments.
• Experience with fire communications and incident management is a plus.

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

Organized information handling

Clear radio communication

Data entry accuracy

Formação

High school diploma or GED

Ferramentas

Computer systems

Descrição da vaga

Fire Dispatchers in Wilcox, PA coordinate responses to fires, rescues, hazardous conditions, and other emergencies handled by local fire services. You will receive incident information, alert appropriate resources, and maintain continuous communication with responding crews to ensure rapid, safe action.

This role requires meticulous information handling, clear radio communications, and strict adherence to established response plans and directions from authorized personnel.