Fire Dispatcher: 24/7 Emergency Communications

911 Emergency Communications; Fryeburg (ME); Vor Ort; USD 42.000 - 66.000; Vollzeit

Benefits dieser Stelle

Insurance coverage

Retirement programs

Paid leave

Zusammenfassung

911 Emergency Communications in Fryeburg, ME seeks a Fire Dispatcher to coordinate emergency responses, verify locations, alert units, and monitor status across radio channels. The role demands precise data entry, map reading, and clear communication under pressure.

Applicants typically hold a high school diploma or GED, with dispatch or EMS training preferred for certain assignments. Work involves shifts, including nights and overtime, per agency needs.

Qualifikationen

• A high school diploma or recognized equivalency credential is commonly required.
• Comfort with computer systems, accurate data entry, maps, and radio communication.
• Fire dispatch certification, emergency medical dispatch training, or incident-management coursework may be required for particular assignments.

Aufgaben

• 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

Kenntnisse

Communication skills

Data entry

Map reading

Radio communication

Ausbildung

High school diploma or GED

Jobbeschreibung

911 Emergency Communications in Fryeburg, ME seeks a Fire Dispatcher to coordinate emergency responses, verify locations, alert units, and monitor status across radio channels. The role demands precise data entry, map reading, and clear communication under pressure.

Applicants typically hold a high school diploma or GED, with dispatch or EMS training preferred for certain assignments. Work involves shifts, including nights and overtime, per agency needs.