Fire Dispatcher — 24/7 Emergency Communications Pro

County Emergency Communications; Detroit (OR); Vor Ort; USD 45.000 - 70.000; Vollzeit

Benefits dieser Stelle

Insurance coverage

Retirement programs

Paid leave

Professional development

Zusammenfassung

County Emergency Communications seeks fire dispatchers to coordinate responses to fires, rescues, and hazardous conditions from Detroit, OR. The role requires precise data handling and clear radio communication under evolving incident conditions.

Experience with computer systems, maps, and radio protocols is important, and some postings may require fire dispatch or EMS training. The work environment may include overnight shifts, weekends, and overtime during major incidents.

Qualifikationen

• 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.
• Applicants should be comfortable with computer systems, accurate data entry, maps, and radio communication.

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

Incident documentation

Calm under pressure

Ausbildung

High school diploma or GED

Tools

Dispatch software

Computer systems

Jobbeschreibung

County Emergency Communications seeks fire dispatchers to coordinate responses to fires, rescues, and hazardous conditions from Detroit, OR. The role requires precise data handling and clear radio communication under evolving incident conditions.

Experience with computer systems, maps, and radio protocols is important, and some postings may require fire dispatch or EMS training. The work environment may include overnight shifts, weekends, and overtime during major incidents.