Fire Dispatch Specialist (24/7 Emergency Communications)

911 Emergency Communications; Wood River Junction (RI); Vor Ort; USD 45.000 - 60.000; Vollzeit

Benefits dieser Stelle

Insurance coverage

Retirement programs

Paid leave

Employee-support services

Professional development

Overtime/shift premiums

Zusammenfassung

911 Emergency Communications in Wood River Junction, RI seeks Fire Dispatcher opportunities to coordinate firefighting responses and emergency communications. Duties include documenting reports, verifying locations, alerting units, and maintaining clear radio channels across shifts.

Applicants should be comfortable with data entry, maps, and radio communications. Training or certifications in fire dispatch or EMS may be required for specific assignments and schedules often include overnight,

Qualifikationen

• High school diploma or recognized equivalency credential commonly required.
• Fire dispatch training or related 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

Ausbildung

High school diploma or equivalent

Jobbeschreibung

911 Emergency Communications in Wood River Junction, RI seeks Fire Dispatcher opportunities to coordinate firefighting responses and emergency communications. Duties include documenting reports, verifying locations, alerting units, and maintaining clear radio channels across shifts.

Applicants should be comfortable with data entry, maps, and radio communications. Training or certifications in fire dispatch or EMS may be required for specific assignments and schedules often include overnight,