Fire Dispatcher: 24/7 Emergency Communications

911 Emergency Communications; Oatman (AZ); Presencial; USD 42.000 - 64.000; Jornada completa

Ventajas ofrecidas por este puesto de trabajo

Insurance coverage

Retirement programs

Paid leave

Professional development

Shift premiums

Descripción de la vacante

911 Emergency Communications in the United States seeks Fire Dispatchers for Oatman, AZ. The role focuses on coordinating responses to fires, rescues, and hazards, maintaining incident details, and following approved response plans with authorized personnel.

Responsibilities include documenting reports, verifying locations, and alerting stations while managing radio communications and unit status during major incidents.

Formación

• High school diploma or equivalent required; some agencies offer entry‑level instruction.
• Comfort with computer systems, accurate data entry, maps, and radio communication.
• Fire dispatch certification or emergency medical dispatch training may be required for certain assignments.

Responsabilidades

• Receive and document reports of fires, rescues, alarms, and hazards.
• 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

Data entry

Radio communication

Maps

Computer literacy

Educación

High school diploma or equivalent

Descripción del empleo

911 Emergency Communications in the United States seeks Fire Dispatchers for Oatman, AZ. The role focuses on coordinating responses to fires, rescues, and hazards, maintaining incident details, and following approved response plans with authorized personnel.

Responsibilities include documenting reports, verifying locations, and alerting stations while managing radio communications and unit status during major incidents.