Fire Dispatcher - 24/7 Emergency Communications

Emergency Telecommunicator Services; Patriot (OH); In loco; USD 42.000 - 65.000; Tempo pieno

Vantaggi offerti da questo lavoro

Insurance coverage

Retirement programs

Paid leave

Professional development

Overtime and shift premiums

Descrizione del lavoro

Emergency Telecommunicator Services in Patriot, OH seeks skilled Fire Dispatchers to coordinate responses to fires, rescues, and hazards, handling incident information with accuracy.

You will monitor radio channels, document details, alert stations, and support responding crews while complying with agency plans and training.

A high school diploma is typical; training and certification may be required; role involves shifts, including nights and weekends.

Competenze

• A high school diploma or recognized equivalency credential is commonly required.
• Some employers provide entry-level instruction; others seek experienced dispatchers with fire communications training.
• Fire dispatch certification or related coursework may be required for certain assignments.

Mansioni

• 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

Conoscenze

Clear radio communication

Organized information handling

Data entry accuracy

Ability to work night shifts

Formazione

High school diploma or GED

Strumenti

Computer systems

Maps

Radio communications

Descrizione del lavoro

Emergency Telecommunicator Services in Patriot, OH seeks skilled Fire Dispatchers to coordinate responses to fires, rescues, and hazards, handling incident information with accuracy.

You will monitor radio channels, document details, alert stations, and support responding crews while complying with agency plans and training.

A high school diploma is typical; training and certification may be required; role involves shifts, including nights and weekends.