Fire Dispatcher — 24/7 Emergency Communications Pro

Emergency Telecommunicator Services; Durham Township (Bucks County); Sur place; USD 42 000 - 62 000; Plein temps

Avantages offerts par ce poste

Insurance coverage

Retirement programs

Paid leave

Professional development

Résumé du poste

Emergency Telecommunicator Services in Durham is seeking a Fire Dispatcher to coordinate responses to fires, rescues, and hazardous conditions. You will document incident details, alert stations, and maintain clear radio communications to support responding crews.

The role requires organized information handling and adherence to established response plans, with shifts that may include overnight, weekends, and holidays. Training and certification may be required for specialized assignments.

Qualifications

• A high school diploma or recognized equivalency credential is commonly required.
• Fire dispatch certification or EMS dispatch training may be required for certain assignments.
• Applicants should be comfortable with computer systems, data entry, maps, and radio communication.

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.

Formation

High school diploma or recognized equivalency credential

Description du poste

Emergency Telecommunicator Services in Durham is seeking a Fire Dispatcher to coordinate responses to fires, rescues, and hazardous conditions. You will document incident details, alert stations, and maintain clear radio communications to support responding crews.

The role requires organized information handling and adherence to established response plans, with shifts that may include overnight, weekends, and holidays. Training and certification may be required for specialized assignments.