Fire Dispatch Specialist – 24/7 Emergency Communications

Emergency Telecommunicator Services; Gary (WV); Vor Ort; USD 40.000 - 60.000; Vollzeit

Benefits dieser Stelle

Insurance coverage

Paid leave

Retirement programs

Zusammenfassung

Emergency Telecommunicator Services in Gary, WV is seeking a Fire Dispatcher to coordinate responses to fires, rescues, and hazardous conditions. The role involves receiving incident information, alerting resources, and maintaining clear radio communications with responding crews.

The dispatcher must handle information with accuracy, follow established response plans, and respond to directions from authorized personnel. Work may include overnight shifts, weekends, and overtime.

Qualifikationen

• High school diploma or equivalent required.
• Fire dispatch training or emergency communications coursework may be required for certain assignments.
• Comfort with computer systems, maps, and radio communication.

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.
• Coordinate mutual-aid communications when assigned.
• Record dispatch times, unit movements, and significant incident updates.

Kenntnisse

Computer systems

Maps

Radio communication

Ausbildung

High school diploma or equivalent

Jobbeschreibung

Emergency Telecommunicator Services in Gary, WV is seeking a Fire Dispatcher to coordinate responses to fires, rescues, and hazardous conditions. The role involves receiving incident information, alerting resources, and maintaining clear radio communications with responding crews.

The dispatcher must handle information with accuracy, follow established response plans, and respond to directions from authorized personnel. Work may include overnight shifts, weekends, and overtime.