Fire Dispatcher: 24/7 Emergency Communications Pro

911 Emergency Communications; Middletown (IL); In loco; USD 42.000 - 66.000; Tempo pieno

Vantaggi offerti da questo lavoro

Insurance coverage

Retirement programs

Paid leave

Descrizione del lavoro

911 Emergency Communications in Middletown, IL is seeking Fire Dispatchers to coordinate responses to fires, rescues, and hazardous conditions. You will receive incident details, alert appropriate resources, and maintain radio contact with responding crews.

Applicants typically need a high school diploma or GED, comfort with computer systems, maps, and accurate data entry. Fire dispatch certifications or EMS dispatch training may be required for certain assignments, with training provided for

Competenze

• High school diploma or GED commonly required.
• Comfort with computer systems, accurate data entry, maps.
• Fire dispatch certification, emergency medical dispatch training, or incident-management coursework may be required for particular assignments.

Mansioni

• Receive and document reports of fires, rescues, alarms, and hazardous conditions.
• Verify incident locations 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.

Conoscenze

Clear radio communication

Organized information handling

Formazione

High school diploma or GED

Descrizione del lavoro

911 Emergency Communications in Middletown, IL is seeking Fire Dispatchers to coordinate responses to fires, rescues, and hazardous conditions. You will receive incident details, alert appropriate resources, and maintain radio contact with responding crews.

Applicants typically need a high school diploma or GED, comfort with computer systems, maps, and accurate data entry. Fire dispatch certifications or EMS dispatch training may be required for certain assignments, with training provided for