Fire Dispatcher: 24/7 Critical Communications Specialist

County Emergency Communications; Roy (UT); In loco; USD 45.000 - 65.000; Tempo pieno

Descrizione del lavoro

County Emergency Communications in Roy, UT is hiring Fire Dispatchers to coordinate responses to fires, rescues, and other emergencies. You will receive incident information, alert units, and maintain communications with responding crews.

The role requires organized information handling, clear radio communication, and the ability to work shifts including overnights, weekends, and holidays. A high school diploma is commonly required, and some agencies provide training.

Competenze

• A high school diploma or recognized equivalency is commonly required.
• Some employers provide entry-level instruction; others seek trained dispatchers with fire communications knowledge.
• Ability to use computers, maps, and radio equipment with accuracy.

Mansioni

• 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 according to established procedures.
• Coordinate mutual-aid communications when assigned.
• Record dispatch times, unit movements, and significant incident updates.

Conoscenze

Radio communication

Data entry

Maps

Computer systems

Formazione

High school diploma or equivalent

Strumenti

Radio equipment

Descrizione del lavoro

County Emergency Communications in Roy, UT is hiring Fire Dispatchers to coordinate responses to fires, rescues, and other emergencies. You will receive incident information, alert units, and maintain communications with responding crews.

The role requires organized information handling, clear radio communication, and the ability to work shifts including overnights, weekends, and holidays. A high school diploma is commonly required, and some agencies provide training.