Fire Dispatch Specialist – 24/7 Emergency Communications

County Emergency Communications; Colorado Springs (CO); Presencial; USD 42 000 - 65 000; Tempo integral

Vantagens oferecidas por esta oferta de emprego

Insurance coverage

Retirement programs

Paid leave

Resumo da oferta

County Emergency Communications in Mesa Verde National Park, CO is seeking Fire Dispatcher opportunities to coordinate responses to fires, rescues, and hazardous conditions. Successful candidates will document incidents, verify locations, and alert responding units using established procedures.

Applicants should have a high school diploma or GED, be comfortable with computer systems and radio communications, and may require fire dispatch or EM dispatch training for certain assignments.

Qualificações

• A high school diploma or GED is commonly required; dispatch training may be needed for certain assignments.
• Must 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

Radio communication

Data entry

Maps

Emergency dispatch training

Formação académica

High school diploma or GED

Ferramentas

Computer systems

Descrição da oferta de emprego

County Emergency Communications in Mesa Verde National Park, CO is seeking Fire Dispatcher opportunities to coordinate responses to fires, rescues, and hazardous conditions. Successful candidates will document incidents, verify locations, and alert responding units using established procedures.

Applicants should have a high school diploma or GED, be comfortable with computer systems and radio communications, and may require fire dispatch or EM dispatch training for certain assignments.