Fire Dispatcher: 24/7 Emergency Communications

Emergency Telecommunicator Services; Fairview Township (Erie County); Sur place; USD 42 000 - 68 000; Plein temps

Avantages offerts par ce poste

Insurance coverage

Retirement programs

Paid leave

Résumé du poste

Ferndale Fire Dispatch is seeking qualified personnel to coordinate emergency communications for fires, rescues, and hazardous conditions. The role emphasizes accurate data entry, radio discipline, and strict adherence to incident protocols to ensure rapid, safe responses.

Applicants should have a high school diploma or GED, with preferred fire dispatch or emergency medical dispatch training. Ongoing training and certifications may be provided by the hiring agency.

Qualifications

• A high school diploma or recognized equivalency credential is commonly required.
• Fire dispatch certification, emergency medical dispatch training, or incident-management coursework may be required for particular assignments.

Responsabilités

• 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.

Connaissances

Radio communication

Data entry

Maps

Radio operations

Information management

Formation

High school diploma or GED

Description du poste

Ferndale Fire Dispatch is seeking qualified personnel to coordinate emergency communications for fires, rescues, and hazardous conditions. The role emphasizes accurate data entry, radio discipline, and strict adherence to incident protocols to ensure rapid, safe responses.

Applicants should have a high school diploma or GED, with preferred fire dispatch or emergency medical dispatch training. Ongoing training and certifications may be provided by the hiring agency.