Fire Dispatcher - 24/7 Emergency Communications Pro

911 Emergency Communications; Penn Laird (VA); Presencial; USD 42.000 - 64.000; Jornada completa

Ventajas ofrecidas por este puesto de trabajo

Insurance coverage

Retirement programs

Paid leave

Professional development

Descripción de la vacante

911 Emergency Communications in Penn Laird, VA invites applicants to join our fire dispatch team. Dispatchers coordinate responses to fires, rescues, and hazardous conditions, receive incident information, alert resources, and maintain radio communications.

This role requires attention to detail, comfort with computer systems and data entry, and the ability to work rotating shifts, including nights, weekends, and holidays.

Formación

• High school diploma or recognized equivalency credential commonly required.
• Some employers provide entry-level instruction; others seek experienced dispatchers with fire communications training.
• Fire dispatch certification or emergency medical dispatch training may be required for particular assignments.
• Applicants should be comfortable with computer systems, accurate data entry, maps, and radio communication.

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.

Conocimientos

Radio communication

Data entry

Computer systems

Educación

High school diploma or equivalent

Fire dispatch training (preferred)

Descripción del empleo

911 Emergency Communications in Penn Laird, VA invites applicants to join our fire dispatch team. Dispatchers coordinate responses to fires, rescues, and hazardous conditions, receive incident information, alert resources, and maintain radio communications.

This role requires attention to detail, comfort with computer systems and data entry, and the ability to work rotating shifts, including nights, weekends, and holidays.