Fire Dispatch Specialist — 24/7 Incident Communications

County Emergency Communications; Cameron (OK); Vor Ort; USD 40.000 - 60.000; Vollzeit

Benefits dieser Stelle

Insurance coverage

Retirement programs

Paid leave

Employee-support services

Professional development

Zusammenfassung

County Emergency Communications in Cameron, OK seeks a Fire Dispatcher to coordinate responses to fires, rescues, and hazardous conditions. You will receive incident information, alert appropriate resources, and maintain clear radio communications with responding crews.

The role requires accurate data handling, maps, and computer systems proficiency, with shifts that may include nights, weekends, holidays, and overtime. Training and certifications may be required depending on assignment.

Qualifikationen

• High school diploma or GED required; some employers offer entry-level instruction.
• Experience in fire communications training may be required for certain postings.

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

Kenntnisse

Organized information handling

Clear radio communication

Attention to detail

Ausbildung

High school diploma or GED

Tools

Computer systems

Maps

Radio communication equipment

Jobbeschreibung

County Emergency Communications in Cameron, OK seeks a Fire Dispatcher to coordinate responses to fires, rescues, and hazardous conditions. You will receive incident information, alert appropriate resources, and maintain clear radio communications with responding crews.

The role requires accurate data handling, maps, and computer systems proficiency, with shifts that may include nights, weekends, holidays, and overtime. Training and certifications may be required depending on assignment.