Fire Dispatcher - 24/7 Emergency Communications Lead

911 Emergency Communications; Markleysburg (PA); Sur place; USD 42 000 - 60 000; Plein temps

Avantages offerts par ce poste

Insurance coverage

Retirement programs

Paid leave

Professional development

Overtime pay

Résumé du poste

911 Emergency Communications in Markleysburg, PA, seeks Fire Dispatcher personnel to coordinate incident responses for fires, rescues, and hazardous conditions. Responsibilities include documenting reports, verifying locations, alerting stations, and monitoring radio channels to manage units and incident status.

Applicants should have a high school diploma or GED, comfort with computer systems, data entry, maps, and radio communication.

Qualifications

• High school diploma or GED commonly required; related fire dispatch training may be required.
• Ability to operate computer systems, enter data accurately, and use maps and radios effectively.
• Fire dispatch certification or EMS dispatch training may be required for certain 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

Communication skills

Radio communication

Attention to detail

Maps knowledge

Formation

High school diploma or GED

Outils

Dispatch software

Radio systems

Computer terminals

Description du poste

911 Emergency Communications in Markleysburg, PA, seeks Fire Dispatcher personnel to coordinate incident responses for fires, rescues, and hazardous conditions. Responsibilities include documenting reports, verifying locations, alerting stations, and monitoring radio channels to manage units and incident status.

Applicants should have a high school diploma or GED, comfort with computer systems, data entry, maps, and radio communication.