Fire Dispatcher: 24/7 Emergency Communications

County Emergency Communications; Hays (KS); Vor Ort; USD 42.000 - 65.000; Vollzeit

Benefits dieser Stelle

Insurance coverage

Retirement programs

Paid leave

Zusammenfassung

County Emergency Communications in Hays, KS is seeking Fire Dispatcher professionals to coordinate emergency responses and maintain critical communications during incidents. The role requires precise data entry, strong radio communication, and adherence to established response plans.

Applicants should be prepared for shifts that may include overnights and weekends. Fire dispatch certification or related coursework may be required for certain assignments, and a high school diploma or GED is

Qualifikationen

• High school diploma or GED commonly required.
• Fire dispatch certification or related coursework may be required for some assignments.
• Comfort with computer systems, maps, and radio communication.

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

Radio communication

Data entry

Organization

Ausbildung

High School Diploma or GED

Jobbeschreibung

County Emergency Communications in Hays, KS is seeking Fire Dispatcher professionals to coordinate emergency responses and maintain critical communications during incidents. The role requires precise data entry, strong radio communication, and adherence to established response plans.

Applicants should be prepared for shifts that may include overnights and weekends. Fire dispatch certification or related coursework may be required for certain assignments, and a high school diploma or GED is