Fire Communications Dispatcher — Critical Incident Coordinator

Emergency Telecommunicator Services; Galesburg (MI); Presencial; USD 42 000 - 66 000; Tempo integral

Vantagens oferecidas por esta oferta de emprego

Insurance

Retirement plan

Paid leave

Employee support services

Professional development

Resumo da oferta

Emergency Telecommunicator Services in Galesburg, MI is seeking a Fire Dispatcher to coordinate responses for fires, rescues, and hazardous conditions. The role requires precise information handling, radio communication, and adherence to incident plans.

Duties include alerting stations, tracking incident status, and coordinating resources for major incidents. Fire dispatchers may work irregular hours, including overnights, weekends, and holidays.

Qualificações

• 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.
• Applicants should be comfortable with computer systems, accurate data entry, maps, and radio communication.

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

Computer literacy

Formação académica

High school diploma or GED

Ferramentas

Maps

Radio systems

Descrição da oferta de emprego

Emergency Telecommunicator Services in Galesburg, MI is seeking a Fire Dispatcher to coordinate responses for fires, rescues, and hazardous conditions. The role requires precise information handling, radio communication, and adherence to incident plans.

Duties include alerting stations, tracking incident status, and coordinating resources for major incidents. Fire dispatchers may work irregular hours, including overnights, weekends, and holidays.