Fire Communications Dispatcher - Empower Life-Saving Ops

County Emergency Communications; Caddo (OK); Presencial; USD 40.000 - 60.000; Jornada completa

Ventajas ofrecidas por este puesto de trabajo

Insurance coverage

Retirement programs

Paid leave

Employee-support services

Professional development

Overtime

Shift premiums

Descripción de la vacante

County Emergency Communications in Caddo, OK is seeking qualified fire dispatchers to coordinate responses to fires, rescues, and hazardous incidents. Responsibilities include documenting reports, verifying locations, alerting stations, monitoring radio channels, and coordinating resources during major incidents.

Ideal candidates will have a high school diploma or GED, comfort with computer systems, and related dispatch training.

Formación

• High school diploma or GED commonly required.
• Fire dispatch certification or emergency medical dispatch training may be required for certain postings.
• Comfort with computer systems, maps, data entry and radio communication.

Responsabilidades

• Receive and document reports of fires, rescues, alarms, and hazards.
• 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.

Conocimientos

Clear radio communication

Attention to detail

Multitasking

Data entry

Educación

High school diploma or GED

Herramientas

Computer systems

Descripción del empleo

County Emergency Communications in Caddo, OK is seeking qualified fire dispatchers to coordinate responses to fires, rescues, and hazardous incidents. Responsibilities include documenting reports, verifying locations, alerting stations, monitoring radio channels, and coordinating resources during major incidents.

Ideal candidates will have a high school diploma or GED, comfort with computer systems, and related dispatch training.