Fire Dispatch & Communications Specialist

Emergency Telecommunicator Services; Kingston (MA); Vor Ort; USD 55.000 - 75.000; Vollzeit

Benefits dieser Stelle

Insurance coverage

Retirement programs

Paid leave

Professional development

Zusammenfassung

Emergency Telecommunicator Services in Kingston, MA is seeking Fire Dispatchers to coordinate emergency responses and manage incident information. The role involves listening to calls, verifying locations, and dispatching units according to established plans.

Applicants should have a high school diploma or GED and may need fire dispatch certification or EMS dispatch training for certain assignments. Expect 24/7 shifts, including nights, weekends, and holidays.

Qualifikationen

• High school diploma or GED commonly required; some agencies offer entry-level instruction.
• Fire dispatch certification, emergency medical dispatch training, or incident-management coursework may be required for certain assignments.

Aufgaben

• 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

Kenntnisse

Clear radio communication

Organized information handling

Data entry accuracy

Computer systems literacy

Ausbildung

High school diploma or GED

Fire dispatch training / certification (preferred)

Jobbeschreibung

Emergency Telecommunicator Services in Kingston, MA is seeking Fire Dispatchers to coordinate emergency responses and manage incident information. The role involves listening to calls, verifying locations, and dispatching units according to established plans.

Applicants should have a high school diploma or GED and may need fire dispatch certification or EMS dispatch training for certain assignments. Expect 24/7 shifts, including nights, weekends, and holidays.