Fire Dispatch Specialist — Emergency Ops & Communications

County Emergency Communications; Lihue (HI); In loco; USD 55.000 - 75.000; Tempo pieno

Vantaggi offerti da questo lavoro

Insurance coverage

Retirement programs

Paid leave

Professional development

Descrizione del lavoro

County Emergency Communications in Kekaha, Hawaii, seeks a dedicated Fire Dispatcher to coordinate emergency responses, verify locations, and relay critical information via radio channels. You will document incidents, alert resources, and support units during fires, rescues, and hazardous conditions.

Relevant experience or training in fire dispatch may be required; a high school diploma or GED is commonly needed, with computer and map skills essential for daily operations and adherence to

Competenze

• High school diploma or equivalent required.
• Experience with fire dispatch training/certification may be required.
• Ability to operate computer systems and maps with accuracy.

Mansioni

• Receive and document reports of fires, rescues, alarms, and hazards.
• Verify incident locations, access information, and risks.
• Alert stations and dispatch apparatus using approved assignments.
• Monitor radio channels, unit availability, and incident status.
• Relay information about occupants, hazards, and changing conditions.
• Process requests for additional resources through procedures.
• Coordinate mutual-aid communications when assigned.
• Record dispatch times, unit movements, and updates.

Conoscenze

Radio communication

Data entry

Attention to detail

Team coordination

Formazione

High school diploma or GED

Strumenti

Computer systems

Maps

Radio equipment

Descrizione del lavoro

County Emergency Communications in Kekaha, Hawaii, seeks a dedicated Fire Dispatcher to coordinate emergency responses, verify locations, and relay critical information via radio channels. You will document incidents, alert resources, and support units during fires, rescues, and hazardous conditions.

Relevant experience or training in fire dispatch may be required; a high school diploma or GED is commonly needed, with computer and map skills essential for daily operations and adherence to