Fire Dispatch Specialist - 24/7 Incident Communications

911 Emergency Communications; Springville (PA); Presencial; USD 40 000 - 60 000; Tempo integral

Vantagens oferecidas por esta oferta de emprego

Insurance coverage

Retirement programs

Paid leave

Employee-support services

Professional development

Overtime available

Shift premiums

Resumo da oferta

911 Emergency Communications is seeking a dispatcher to receive and document reports of fires and emergencies. You will verify locations, alert stations, monitor radios, and coordinate resources during incidents. The role requires data entry accuracy and familiarity with fire dispatch protocols.

Applicants may need a high school diploma or GED and may require firefighting or emergency communications training for certain assignments. Shift coverage and standby duties are possible.

Qualificações

• High school diploma or recognized equivalency credential typically required.
• Some employers provide entry-level instruction; others seek experienced dispatchers with fire communications training.
• Fire dispatch certification or emergency management coursework may be required for certain assignments.

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.

Conhecimentos

Data entry accuracy

Computer systems

Radio communication

Formação académica

High school diploma or GED

Descrição da oferta de emprego

911 Emergency Communications is seeking a dispatcher to receive and document reports of fires and emergencies. You will verify locations, alert stations, monitor radios, and coordinate resources during incidents. The role requires data entry accuracy and familiarity with fire dispatch protocols.

Applicants may need a high school diploma or GED and may require firefighting or emergency communications training for certain assignments. Shift coverage and standby duties are possible.