Fire Dispatch Specialist - Emergency Communications

County Emergency Communications; Lapwai (ID); In loco; USD 40.000 - 60.000; Tempo pieno

Descrizione del lavoro

County Emergency Communications is seeking Fire Dispatchers in Lapwai, Idaho to coordinate responses to fires and emergencies. The role requires meticulous information handling, clear radio communication, and adherence to response plans while maintaining incident details.

Dispatchers may work at various hours and locations such as airport facilities, with duties including documenting reports, alerting resources, and monitoring status to ensure effective incident management.

Competenze

• High school diploma or GED required; some employers offer entry-level instruction.
• Fire dispatch certification or related coursework may be required for certain assignments.
• Must be comfortable with computer systems, accurate data entry, maps, and radio communication.

Mansioni

• 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.
• Record dispatch times, unit movements, and significant incident updates.

Conoscenze

Radio communication

Data entry

Maps

Computer systems

Formazione

High School Diploma or GED

Descrizione del lavoro

County Emergency Communications is seeking Fire Dispatchers in Lapwai, Idaho to coordinate responses to fires and emergencies. The role requires meticulous information handling, clear radio communication, and adherence to response plans while maintaining incident details.

Dispatchers may work at various hours and locations such as airport facilities, with duties including documenting reports, alerting resources, and monitoring status to ensure effective incident management.