Fire Dispatcher

County Emergency Communications; Broad Top City (Huntingdon County); Presencial; USD 40 000 - 60 000; Tempo integral

Vantagens oferecidas por esta oferta de emprego

Overtime

Shift premiums

Professional development

Resumo da oferta

County Emergency Communications is seeking a Fire Dispatcher to document and manage emergency reports, verify incident locations, and dispatch units across jurisdictions. This role requires strong data entry and radio communication skills and may involve overnight shifts, weekends, and holidays.

The dispatcher will monitor multiple radio channels, coordinate resources, and maintain accurate incident records, while adhering to training requirements and continuing education as needed.

Qualificações

• High school diploma or equivalent required; some agencies provide entry-level instruction.
• Fire dispatch certification or EMS dispatch training may be required for certain assignments.
• Experience in computer systems, maps, and radio communication can be beneficial.

Responsabilidades

• Receive and document reports of fires, rescues, alarms, and hazards.
• 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

Radio communication

Computer literacy

Attention to detail

Communication skills

Formação académica

High school diploma

Descrição da oferta de emprego

Position Details

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• Employer: The hiring fire service or communications agency identified in the official vacancy
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• Application Deadline: {closing_date}

Fire communications operations may require staffing at all hours. Work schedules can include overnight assignments, weekends, holidays, overtime, and additional coverage during major incidents.

What You May Do

• 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

Experience and Education Requirements

A high school diploma or recognized equivalency credential is commonly required. Some employers provide entry-level instruction; others seek experienced dispatchers with fire communications training.

Applicants should be comfortable with computer systems, accurate data entry, maps, and radio communication. Fire dispatch certification, emergency medical dispatch training, or incident-management coursework may be required for particular assignments.

General Conditions of Employment

• Meet the hiring agency's eligibility and minimum age requirements
• Complete required background screening and employment assessments
• Pass additional pre-employment evaluations when specified
• Complete required fire dispatch training and supervised instruction
• Maintain certifications and continuing education required for the assignment
• Remain available for assigned shifts and emergency staffing requirements

Work Environment and Physical Requirements

Fire Dispatchers usually work indoors at communications workstations with continuous headset, keyboard, and screen use. Major incidents may involve heavy radio traffic and prolonged concentration. The employer determines essential functions and applicable accommodation procedures.

Benefits

Eligible employees may have access to insurance coverage, retirement programs, paid leave, employee-support services, and professional development. Overtime, shift premiums, and other benefits depend on the hiring agency and position classification.