Fire Dispatcher: 24/7 Emergency Communications

County Emergency Communications; Bowie (MD); Sur place; USD 45 000 - 65 000; Plein temps

Résumé du poste

County Emergency Communications in the United States seeks experienced Fire Dispatchers to coordinate and direct emergency responses. You will receive incident details, verify locations, and relay critical information to responding units while maintaining clear radio communication.

Candidates should have a high school diploma or GED and may need fire dispatch or EMS training. The role involves working with computer systems, data entry, maps, and radio communications, with potential for various

Qualifications

• High school diploma or equivalent commonly required; some agencies offer entry-level instruction.
• Fire dispatch certification or EMS dispatch training may be required for specific assignments.

Responsabilités

• Receive and document reports of fires, rescues, alarms, and hazards.
• 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 updates.

Connaissances

Radio communication

Data entry

Maps

Formation

High school diploma or GED

Fire dispatch training

Description du poste

County Emergency Communications in the United States seeks experienced Fire Dispatchers to coordinate and direct emergency responses. You will receive incident details, verify locations, and relay critical information to responding units while maintaining clear radio communication.

Candidates should have a high school diploma or GED and may need fire dispatch or EMS training. The role involves working with computer systems, data entry, maps, and radio communications, with potential for various