Fire Dispatcher: 24/7 Communications & Incident Support

County Emergency Communications; Cambridge (ME); Sur place; USD 42 000 - 70 000; Plein temps

Avantages offerts par ce poste

Insurance coverage

Retirement program

Paid leave

Résumé du poste

County Emergency Communications seeks Fire Dispatcher opportunities in Cambridge, ME to coordinate responses to fires, rescues, and hazardous conditions. The role involves receiving incident information, alerting resources, and maintaining radio contact with responding crews.

Applicants should have a high school diploma or GED, with preferred fire dispatch or EMS training. Flexible shifts including overnight hours, weekends, and holidays may be required.

Qualifications

• High school diploma or GED required or equivalent.
• Fire dispatch certification or EMS training may be required for certain assignments.

Responsabilités

• 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.

Formation

High school diploma or GED

Description du poste

County Emergency Communications seeks Fire Dispatcher opportunities in Cambridge, ME to coordinate responses to fires, rescues, and hazardous conditions. The role involves receiving incident information, alerting resources, and maintaining radio contact with responding crews.

Applicants should have a high school diploma or GED, with preferred fire dispatch or EMS training. Flexible shifts including overnight hours, weekends, and holidays may be required.