Fire Dispatch Specialist - 24/7 Emergency Communications

Emergency Telecommunicator Services; Onley (VA); Sur place; USD 42 000 - 65 000; Plein temps

Résumé du poste

Emergency Telecommunicator Services in Onley, VA is seeking Fire Dispatchers to coordinate responses to fires, rescues, hazardous conditions, and other emergencies handled by fire services. The role requires organized information handling and clear radio communication, with the ability to maintain incident details according to established response plans.

Typical duties include documenting reports, verifying locations, alerting stations, monitoring radio channels, processing resource requests,

Qualifications

• A high school diploma or recognized equivalency credential is commonly required.
• Fire dispatch certification or incident-management coursework may be required for particular assignments.
• Applicants should be comfortable with computer systems, accurate data entry, maps, and radio communication.

Responsabilités

• 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

Formation

High school diploma or GED

Description du poste

Emergency Telecommunicator Services in Onley, VA is seeking Fire Dispatchers to coordinate responses to fires, rescues, hazardous conditions, and other emergencies handled by fire services. The role requires organized information handling and clear radio communication, with the ability to maintain incident details according to established response plans.

Typical duties include documenting reports, verifying locations, alerting stations, monitoring radio channels, processing resource requests,