Fire Dispatcher: 24/7 Emergency Communications

911 Emergency Communications; Briceville (TN); Presencial; USD 40.000 - 65.000; Jornada completa

Ventajas ofrecidas por este puesto de trabajo

Insurance coverage

Retirement programs

Paid leave

Professional development

Descripción de la vacante

911 Emergency Communications in Briceville, TN seeks a Fire Dispatcher to coordinate fire-service responses. The role requires precise data handling, clear radio communication, and adherence to incident procedures within standard response plans.

Applicants should have a high school diploma and may need fire dispatch or EMS coursework. The position involves working with computer systems, maps, and ongoing incident updates across shifts.

Formación

• High school diploma or equivalent required; some employers offer entry-level instruction.
• 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.

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.
• 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.

Conocimientos

Radio communication

Data entry

Organization

Maps

Educación

High School Diploma or GED

Herramientas

Dispatch software

Descripción del empleo

911 Emergency Communications in Briceville, TN seeks a Fire Dispatcher to coordinate fire-service responses. The role requires precise data handling, clear radio communication, and adherence to incident procedures within standard response plans.

Applicants should have a high school diploma and may need fire dispatch or EMS coursework. The position involves working with computer systems, maps, and ongoing incident updates across shifts.