Fire Dispatcher

Emergency Telecommunicator Services; Lake Geneva (FL); Presencial; USD 42.000 - 65.000; Jornada completa

Descripción de la vacante

Emergency Telecommunicator Services in Lake Geneva, FL seeks a Fire Dispatcher to coordinate fire service responses, receive incident information, alert appropriate resources, and maintain ongoing communication with responding crews.

This role requires organized information handling, clear radio communication, accurate data entry, and adherence to established response plans. Some assignments may require fire dispatch or EMS dispatch training.

Formación

• Require organized information handling and clear radio communication.
• Must be able to document reports accurately and enter data quickly.
• Fire dispatch training or EMS dispatch coursework may be required for some 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

Conocimientos

Radio communication

Attention to detail

Data entry

Educación

High school diploma or equivalent

Herramientas

Computer systems

Maps

Radio communications systems

Descripción del empleo

Fire Dispatcher Opportunities in Lake Geneva

Fire Dispatchers help coordinate responses to fires, rescue incidents, hazardous conditions, and other emergencies handled by fire services. They receive incident information, alert appropriate resources, and maintain communication with responding crews.

This role requires organized information handling and clear radio communication. Dispatchers must keep incident details current while following established response plans and directions from authorized personnel.

Position Details

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• Employer: The hiring fire service or communications agency identified in the official vacancy
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• Schedule: {work_schedule}
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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