Fire Dispatcher: 24/7 Emergency Communications Pro

911 Emergency Communications; Los Angeles (CA); Vor Ort; USD 42.000 - 64.000; Vollzeit

Benefits dieser Stelle

Overtime pay

Professional development opportunities

Zusammenfassung

911 Emergency Communications seeks Fire Dispatcher opportunities to coordinate emergency responses and manage incident information. Dispatchers alert resources, monitor radio channels, and maintain communications with responding crews.

Positions may require overnight, weekend, and holiday coverage to ensure continuous operations. Ideal candidates handle information accurately, follow established response plans, and maintain required certifications.

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.
• 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

Organized information handling

Clear radio communication

Ausbildung

High school diploma or equivalent

Jobbeschreibung

911 Emergency Communications seeks Fire Dispatcher opportunities to coordinate emergency responses and manage incident information. Dispatchers alert resources, monitor radio channels, and maintain communications with responding crews.

Positions may require overnight, weekend, and holiday coverage to ensure continuous operations. Ideal candidates handle information accurately, follow established response plans, and maintain required certifications.