Fire Dispatcher: 24/7 Emergency Communications Specialist

911 Emergency Communications; Mineral (VA); Sur place; USD 42 000 - 64 000; Plein temps

Avantages offerts par ce poste

Insurance coverage

Retirement programs

Paid leave

Employee-support services

Résumé du poste

911 Emergency Communications in Mineral, VA seeks a Fire Dispatcher to coordinate emergency responses. You will receive incident details, verify locations, alert units, and maintain radio communications with responding crews.

The role requires careful data handling and the ability to work in a fast-paced environment. Responsibilities include documenting events, coordinating with stations, and processing resource requests.

Qualifications

• High school diploma or GED required; some agencies provide entry-level instruction.
• Clear radio communication and accurate data handling are essential.
• May require fire dispatch training or related coursework for certain assignments.

Responsabilités

• Receive and document reports of fires, rescues, alarms, and hazards.
• Verify incident locations and access information.
• Alert stations and dispatch units per approved assignments.
• Monitor radio channels, unit status, and incident updates.
• Relay information about occupants, hazards, and changing conditions.
• Process requests for additional resources per procedures.
• Coordinate mutual-aid communications when assigned.
• Record dispatch times and unit movements.

Connaissances

Clear radio comms

Organized information handling

Attention to detail

Calm under pressure

Formation

High school diploma or GED

Outils

Computer systems

Maps

Radio equipment

Description du poste

911 Emergency Communications in Mineral, VA seeks a Fire Dispatcher to coordinate emergency responses. You will receive incident details, verify locations, alert units, and maintain radio communications with responding crews.

The role requires careful data handling and the ability to work in a fast-paced environment. Responsibilities include documenting events, coordinating with stations, and processing resource requests.