Fire Communications Dispatcher - Incident Coordination

Emergency Telecommunicator Services; Puerto Rico; In loco; USD 42.000 - 66.000; Tempo pieno

Vantaggi offerti da questo lavoro

Insurance coverage

Retirement programs

Paid leave

Professional development

Descrizione del lavoro

Emergency Telecommunicator Services seeks an experienced Fire Dispatcher in Costa, WV. You will coordinate fire-service responses, verify locations, alert units, and maintain continuous radio communications to ensure rapid, safe operations.

The role emphasizes accurate data handling, maps and radio discipline, with opportunities to participate in mutual-aid and overtime coverage during major incidents.

Competenze

• High school diploma or equivalent required; some employers offer entry-level training.
• Fire communications training or certifications may be required for specialty assignments.
• Strong computer and data-entry skills are essential for rapid incident processing.

Mansioni

• Receive and document reports of fires, rescues, alarms, and hazards.
• Verify incident locations, access details, and reported risks.
• Alert stations and dispatch apparatus using approved response assignments.
• Monitor radio channels, unit status, and incident progress.
• Relay information about occupants, hazards, and changing conditions.
• Process requests for additional resources through established procedures.
• Coordinate mutual-aid communications as needed.
• Record dispatch times, unit movements, and significant updates.

Conoscenze

Radio communication

Data entry

Attention to detail

Map reading

Computer literacy

Formazione

High school diploma

Strumenti

Dispatch software

Radio consoles

Descrizione del lavoro

Emergency Telecommunicator Services seeks an experienced Fire Dispatcher in Costa, WV. You will coordinate fire-service responses, verify locations, alert units, and maintain continuous radio communications to ensure rapid, safe operations.

The role emphasizes accurate data handling, maps and radio discipline, with opportunities to participate in mutual-aid and overtime coverage during major incidents.