Fire Dispatcher: 24/7 Emergency Communications Pro

911 Emergency Communications; St. Clair (Schuylkill County); In loco; USD 42.000 - 60.000; Tempo pieno

Vantaggi offerti da questo lavoro

Insurance coverage

Retirement programs

Paid leave

Descrizione del lavoro

911 Emergency Communications in Saint Clair, PA is seeking Fire Dispatcher opportunities. Fire Dispatchers coordinate responses to fires, rescues, hazardous conditions, and other emergencies, receive incident information, alert resources, and maintain communication with responding crews.

This role requires organized information handling and clear radio communication. Dispatchers must keep incident details current while following established response plans and directions from authorized

Competenze

• 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, 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, 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

Organizational skills

Formazione

High school diploma or GED

Descrizione del lavoro

911 Emergency Communications in Saint Clair, PA is seeking Fire Dispatcher opportunities. Fire Dispatchers coordinate responses to fires, rescues, hazardous conditions, and other emergencies, receive incident information, alert resources, and maintain communication with responding crews.

This role requires organized information handling and clear radio communication. Dispatchers must keep incident details current while following established response plans and directions from authorized