Fire Dispatcher: 24/7 Emergency Communications Pro

911 Emergency Communications; Petersburg (IN); In loco; USD 42.000 - 65.000; Tempo pieno

Vantaggi offerti da questo lavoro

Insurance coverage

Retirement programs

Paid leave

Professional development

Overtime opportunities

Shift premiums

Descrizione del lavoro

911 Emergency Communications in Petersburg, IN seeks dedicated Fire Dispatcher to coordinate responses to fires, rescues, and hazardous conditions. You will receive incident details, alert resources, and maintain radio communications with responding crews.

This role requires organized information handling, clear radio communication, and adherence to established response plans and directions from authorized personnel. Evening, overnight, and weekend shifts may be required.

Competenze

• High school diploma or equivalency commonly required; some employers provide entry-level instruction.
• Applicants should be comfortable with computer systems, data entry, maps and radio communication.
• Fire dispatch certification or emergency medical dispatch training may be required for some assignments.

Mansioni

• 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.

Conoscenze

Radio communication

Attention to detail

Organizational skills

Formazione

High school diploma or equivalent

Descrizione del lavoro

911 Emergency Communications in Petersburg, IN seeks dedicated Fire Dispatcher to coordinate responses to fires, rescues, and hazardous conditions. You will receive incident details, alert resources, and maintain radio communications with responding crews.

This role requires organized information handling, clear radio communication, and adherence to established response plans and directions from authorized personnel. Evening, overnight, and weekend shifts may be required.