Fire Dispatcher: 24/7 Emergency Communications Pro

Emergency Telecommunicator Services; Eastland (TX); Sur place; USD 42 000 - 62 000; Plein temps

Avantages offerts par ce poste

Insurance coverage

Retirement programs

Paid leave

Professional development

Shift premiums

Résumé du poste

Emergency Telecommunicator Services in Texas seeks a Fire Dispatcher to coordinate emergency responses, receive incident reports, verify locations, and alert appropriate units. The role involves maintaining clear radio communication, documenting details, and following established procedures.

Dispatchers may work variable shifts including overnights, weekends, and major incident coverage; ideal candidates have a high school diploma, strong data entry skills, and experience with dispatch software.

Qualifications

• A high school diploma or recognized equivalency credential is commonly required.
• Some agencies may require fire dispatch certification or related training.

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.

Connaissances

Information management

Communication skills

Radio communications

Data entry

Maps

Formation

High school diploma

Outils

Dispatch software

Radio equipment

Description du poste

Emergency Telecommunicator Services in Texas seeks a Fire Dispatcher to coordinate emergency responses, receive incident reports, verify locations, and alert appropriate units. The role involves maintaining clear radio communication, documenting details, and following established procedures.

Dispatchers may work variable shifts including overnights, weekends, and major incident coverage; ideal candidates have a high school diploma, strong data entry skills, and experience with dispatch software.