Fire Dispatcher - 24/7 Emergency Communications Specialist

County Emergency Communications; New Fairfield (CT); Vor Ort; USD 42.000 - 60.000; Vollzeit

Zusammenfassung

County Emergency Communications in New Fairfield, CT is hiring Fire Dispatchers to coordinate emergency responses and document incidents with precise radio communications. The role emphasizes organized information handling, attention to detail, and adherence to established response plans.

Dispatchers must be able to work across shifts, including overnight, weekends, and holidays as emergencies require. Training and certifications may be mandatory depending on assignments and agency needs.

Qualifikationen

• High school diploma or GED commonly required. Some employers provide entry-level instruction.
• Fire dispatch certification, emergency medical dispatch training, or related coursework may be required for certain assignments.
• Familiar with computer systems, accurate data entry, maps, and radio communication.

Aufgaben

• 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.

Kenntnisse

Radio communication

Data entry

Maps

Ausbildung

High school diploma

Fire dispatch certification

Jobbeschreibung

County Emergency Communications in New Fairfield, CT is hiring Fire Dispatchers to coordinate emergency responses and document incidents with precise radio communications. The role emphasizes organized information handling, attention to detail, and adherence to established response plans.

Dispatchers must be able to work across shifts, including overnight, weekends, and holidays as emergencies require. Training and certifications may be mandatory depending on assignments and agency needs.