Fire Dispatcher: 24/7 Critical Incident Communications

County Emergency Communications; Port Saint Lucie (FL); Presencial; USD 42 000 - 56 000; Tempo integral

Vantagens oferecidas por esta oferta de emprego

Insurance coverage

Retirement programs

Paid leave

Resumo da oferta

County Emergency Communications in Port Saint Lucie, FL seeks Fire Dispatcher professionals to coordinate fire and rescue responses, verify locations, and relay critical information. You will monitor radios, document incidents, and manage resources under established procedures.

The role may require overnight, weekend, and holiday coverage and ongoing training to maintain certifications. Strong data entry, maps, and radio communication skills are essential.

Qualificações

• High school diploma or equivalent required; some employers provide training.
• Comfort with computer systems, accurate data entry, maps, and radio communication.
• Fire dispatch certification or emergency medical dispatch training may be required for particular 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
• Record dispatch times, unit movements, and significant incident updates
• Coordinate mutual-aid communications when assigned

Conhecimentos

Computer systems

Accurate data entry

Maps

Radio communication

Formação académica

High school diploma or equivalent

Fire dispatch certification / emergency medical dispatch training

Descrição da oferta de emprego

County Emergency Communications in Port Saint Lucie, FL seeks Fire Dispatcher professionals to coordinate fire and rescue responses, verify locations, and relay critical information. You will monitor radios, document incidents, and manage resources under established procedures.

The role may require overnight, weekend, and holiday coverage and ongoing training to maintain certifications. Strong data entry, maps, and radio communication skills are essential.