Fire Dispatcher: 24/7 Emergency Communications

911 Emergency Communications; Newbern (AL); Presencial; USD 32.000 - 54.000; Jornada completa

Descripción de la vacante

911 Emergency Communications in Newbern, AL is seeking conscientious Fire Dispatchers to coordinate responses to fires, rescues, and hazards. You will document incidents, verify locations, and alert teams while maintaining clear radio communications.

Responsibilities include monitoring channels, coordinating resources, and recording updates. A high school diploma is commonly required, with training in fire dispatch and medical dispatch potentially needed for certain assignments.

Formación

• High school diploma or GED commonly required.
• Experience with radio communication and incident handling is preferred.
• Applicants should be comfortable with computer systems and data entry.

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

Incident coordination

Educación

High school diploma

Herramientas

Computer systems

Descripción del empleo

911 Emergency Communications in Newbern, AL is seeking conscientious Fire Dispatchers to coordinate responses to fires, rescues, and hazards. You will document incidents, verify locations, and alert teams while maintaining clear radio communications.

Responsibilities include monitoring channels, coordinating resources, and recording updates. A high school diploma is commonly required, with training in fire dispatch and medical dispatch potentially needed for certain assignments.