Fire Dispatcher: 24/7 Emergency Communications

County Emergency Communications; Canyonville (OR); Presencial; USD 52.000 - 75.000; Jornada completa

Descripción de la vacante

County Emergency Communications in Canyonville, OR, is seeking a Fire Dispatcher to coordinate responses to fires, rescues, and hazardous conditions. You will receive incident information, verify locations, alert appropriate resources, and maintain clear radio communications with responding crews.

This role requires precise data entry, comfort with computer systems and maps, and adherence to established response plans.

Formación

• High school diploma or GED commonly required.
• Entry-level instruction may be provided by some employers.
• Fire dispatch certification or EMS/incident-management coursework may be required for some 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

Map reading

Computer systems

Educación

High school diploma or GED

Fire dispatch training/certification

Descripción del empleo

County Emergency Communications in Canyonville, OR, is seeking a Fire Dispatcher to coordinate responses to fires, rescues, and hazardous conditions. You will receive incident information, verify locations, alert appropriate resources, and maintain clear radio communications with responding crews.

This role requires precise data entry, comfort with computer systems and maps, and adherence to established response plans.