Fire Dispatcher: 24/7 Critical Communications & Rescue Ops

Emergency Telecommunicator Services; Bena (VA); Vor Ort; USD 42.000 - 66.000; Vollzeit

Benefits dieser Stelle

Insurance options

Paid leave

Professional development

Zusammenfassung

Emergency Telecommunicator Services in Bena, VA seeks a Fire Dispatcher to coordinate responses to fires, rescues, and hazards. You will receive incident information, alert resources, and maintain communications with responding crews.

The role emphasizes accurate data handling, radios discipline, and adherence to response plans. Entry-level to experienced dispatchers are welcome, with certification or EMS training as a possible requirement for specific postings.

Qualifikationen

• High school diploma or equivalent is commonly required.
• Comfort with computer systems, accurate data entry, maps, and radio communication.
• Fire dispatch certification or EMS/incident-management coursework may be required for certain assignments.

Aufgaben

• Receive and document reports of fires, rescues, alarms, and hazardous conditions.
• Verify incident locations and access information.
• 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.

Kenntnisse

Clear radio communication

Attention to detail

Data entry

Ausbildung

High School Diploma or equivalent

Tools

Maps literacy

Jobbeschreibung

Emergency Telecommunicator Services in Bena, VA seeks a Fire Dispatcher to coordinate responses to fires, rescues, and hazards. You will receive incident information, alert resources, and maintain communications with responding crews.

The role emphasizes accurate data handling, radios discipline, and adherence to response plans. Entry-level to experienced dispatchers are welcome, with certification or EMS training as a possible requirement for specific postings.