Fire Dispatch Specialist - 24/7 Emergency Communications

County Emergency Communications; West Kingston (RI); Presencial; USD 42.000 - 65.000; Jornada completa

Ventajas ofrecidas por este puesto de trabajo

Insurance coverage

Retirement programs

Paid leave

Employee-support services

Professional development

Descripción de la vacante

County Emergency Communications in West Kingston, RI seeks Fire Dispatchers to coordinate responses to fires, rescues, hazards, and other emergencies. Dispatchers receive incident details, alert resources, and maintain communication with responding crews.

The role requires organized information handling and clear radio communication. Work may include overnight shifts, weekends, holidays, overtime, and coverage during major incidents.

Formación

• High school diploma or GED commonly required; some employers provide entry-level instruction.
• Comfort with computer systems, accurate data entry, maps, and radio communication; certain assignments may require fire dispatch certification or EMS training.

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.

Conocimientos

Radio communication

Data entry

Attention to detail

Multitasking

Information management

Educación

High School Diploma or GED

Herramientas

Radio systems

Mapping software

Computer systems

Descripción del empleo

County Emergency Communications in West Kingston, RI seeks Fire Dispatchers to coordinate responses to fires, rescues, hazards, and other emergencies. Dispatchers receive incident details, alert resources, and maintain communication with responding crews.

The role requires organized information handling and clear radio communication. Work may include overnight shifts, weekends, holidays, overtime, and coverage during major incidents.