Fire Dispatcher: 24/7 Emergency Communications

County Emergency Communications; Pimento (IN); Sur place; USD 42 000 - 66 000; Plein temps

Avantages offerts par ce poste

Insurance coverage

Retirement programs

Paid leave

Employee-support services

Professional development

Résumé du poste

County Emergency Communications in Pimento, IN is seeking dedicated Fire Dispatchers to coordinate responses to fires, rescues, and hazardous conditions. The role involves handling incident information, alerting resources, and maintaining clear lines of communication with responding crews.

Dispatchers must be organized, accurate with data entry, and proficient with radio and computer systems. Certifications in fire dispatch or EMS dispatch training may be required for certain assignments.

Qualifications

• A high school diploma or recognized equivalency credential is commonly required.
• Applicants should be comfortable with computer systems, accurate data entry, maps, and radio communication.
• Fire dispatch certification, emergency medical dispatch training, or incident-management coursework may be required for particular assignments.

Responsabilités

• 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.

Connaissances

Radio communication

Data entry

Map reading

Computer systems

Formation

Fire dispatch certification

Emergency medical dispatch training

Incident-management coursework

Description du poste

County Emergency Communications in Pimento, IN is seeking dedicated Fire Dispatchers to coordinate responses to fires, rescues, and hazardous conditions. The role involves handling incident information, alerting resources, and maintaining clear lines of communication with responding crews.

Dispatchers must be organized, accurate with data entry, and proficient with radio and computer systems. Certifications in fire dispatch or EMS dispatch training may be required for certain assignments.