Fire Dispatcher: 24/7 Emergency Communications Navigator

County Emergency Communications; Slinger (WI); Vor Ort; USD 45.000 - 65.000; Vollzeit

Zusammenfassung

County Emergency Communications in Wisconsin is seeking Fire Dispatchers to coordinate responses, verify locations, alert appropriate units, and maintain radio communications during emergencies. This role demands sharp information handling, clear radio discipline, and the ability to work shifts that may include overnights, weekends, holidays, and overtime.

A high school diploma is commonly required, with fire dispatch or EMS training desirable.

Qualifikationen

• A high school diploma or recognized equivalency credential is commonly required.
• Fire dispatch certification, emergency medical dispatch training, or incident-management coursework may be required for particular assignments.

Aufgaben

• 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

Kenntnisse

Radio communication

Data entry

Maps

Ausbildung

High school diploma or equivalent

Jobbeschreibung

County Emergency Communications in Wisconsin is seeking Fire Dispatchers to coordinate responses, verify locations, alert appropriate units, and maintain radio communications during emergencies. This role demands sharp information handling, clear radio discipline, and the ability to work shifts that may include overnights, weekends, holidays, and overtime.

A high school diploma is commonly required, with fire dispatch or EMS training desirable.