Fire Communications Dispatcher - Emergency Response Specialist

County Emergency Communications; Old Station (CA); In loco; USD 55.000 - 90.000; Tempo pieno

Descrizione del lavoro

County Emergency Communications in Old Station, CA seeks Fire Dispatcher to coordinate responses to fires and emergencies. You will receive incident details, document and verify locations, alert resources, and maintain continuous radio communication with responding crews.

This role emphasizes organized information handling, accurate data entry, and adherence to established response plans, with shift work including nights and weekends as needed.

Competenze

• A high school diploma or recognized equivalency credential is commonly required.
• 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

Conoscenze

Radio communication

Data entry

Maps

Computer systems

Formazione

High school diploma

Descrizione del lavoro

County Emergency Communications in Old Station, CA seeks Fire Dispatcher to coordinate responses to fires and emergencies. You will receive incident details, document and verify locations, alert resources, and maintain continuous radio communication with responding crews.

This role emphasizes organized information handling, accurate data entry, and adherence to established response plans, with shift work including nights and weekends as needed.