Fire Dispatcher: 24/7 Emergency Communications

County Emergency Communications; Loachapoka (AL); Presencial; USD 38.000 - 58.000; Jornada completa

Ventajas ofrecidas por este puesto de trabajo

Insurance coverage

Retirement programs

Paid leave

Employee-support services

Professional development

Descripción de la vacante

County Emergency Communications in Loachapoka, AL seeks a Fire Dispatcher to coordinate responses to emergencies. You will receive incident details, alert resources, and maintain clear radio communication with responding crews.

The role requires organized information handling, familiarity with computer systems, and the ability to follow established response plans. Overtime and shift coverage may be needed during major incidents.

Formación

• A high school diploma or recognized equivalency is commonly required.
• Some employers provide entry-level instruction; others seek experienced dispatchers with fire communications training.
• Applicants should be comfortable with computer systems, accurate data entry, maps, and radio communication.
• Fire dispatch certification, EMT dispatch training, or 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

Clear radio communication

Accurate data entry

Computer systems familiarity

Maps knowledge

Educación

High school diploma or equivalent

Herramientas

Radio equipment

Descripción del empleo

County Emergency Communications in Loachapoka, AL seeks a Fire Dispatcher to coordinate responses to emergencies. You will receive incident details, alert resources, and maintain clear radio communication with responding crews.

The role requires organized information handling, familiarity with computer systems, and the ability to follow established response plans. Overtime and shift coverage may be needed during major incidents.