Fire Dispatcher: 24/7 Emergency Communications Pro

County Emergency Communications; Grand Junction (IA); Presencial; USD 40 000 - 60 000; Tempo integral

Resumo da oferta

County Emergency Communications in Grand Junction, IA is seeking skilled Fire Dispatchers to coordinate emergency responses and maintain clear radio communication with responding units.

The role involves handling incident details, verifying locations, and alerting appropriate resources while following established response plans. Evening/night shifts and on-call coverage may be required.

Qualificações

• 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. Fire dispatch certification or EMT dispatch training may be required for certain roles.

Responsabilidades

• 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.

Conhecimentos

Organizational skills

Clear radio communication

Attention to detail

Computer systems

Formação académica

High school diploma or GED

Ferramentas

Computer systems

Descrição da oferta de emprego

County Emergency Communications in Grand Junction, IA is seeking skilled Fire Dispatchers to coordinate emergency responses and maintain clear radio communication with responding units.

The role involves handling incident details, verifying locations, and alerting appropriate resources while following established response plans. Evening/night shifts and on-call coverage may be required.