Fire Dispatcher — 24/7 Emergency Communications Pro

911 Emergency Communications; Studley (VA); In loco; USD 42.000 - 64.000; Tempo pieno

Descrizione del lavoro

911 Emergency Communications seeks a Fire Dispatcher in Studley, VA to coordinate responses to fires, rescues, and hazardous conditions. The role involves receiving incident information, alerting resources, and maintaining radio communications with responding crews.

Disctinct duties include verifying locations, monitoring status, and coordinating mutual-aid; schedules may include overnight, weekends, and holidays.

Competenze

• A high school diploma or equivalent 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.

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.

Formazione

High school diploma or equivalent

Descrizione del lavoro

911 Emergency Communications seeks a Fire Dispatcher in Studley, VA to coordinate responses to fires, rescues, and hazardous conditions. The role involves receiving incident information, alerting resources, and maintaining radio communications with responding crews.

Disctinct duties include verifying locations, monitoring status, and coordinating mutual-aid; schedules may include overnight, weekends, and holidays.