Fire Dispatcher: 24/7 Emergency Ops & Career Growth

911 Emergency Communications; Tuskegee (AL); Presencial; USD 40.000 - 60.000; Jornada completa

Ventajas ofrecidas por este puesto de trabajo

Insurance coverage

Retirement programs

Paid leave

Professional development

Descripción de la vacante

911 Emergency Communications in Tuskegee Institute, AL, seeks fire dispatchers to coordinate responses to fires, rescues, and hazardous conditions. You will receive incident details, alert resources, and maintain communications with responding crews in a high-stakes, fast-paced environment.

The role emphasizes accurate data handling, maps, radio communication, and adherence to prescribed response plans. Training and certifications may be required depending on the assignment.

Formación

• High school diploma or equivalency 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 or emergency medical dispatch training may be required for particular assignments.

Responsabilidades

• 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.

Conocimientos

Computer literacy

Data entry

Radio communication

Maps

Educación

High school diploma or equivalent

Fire dispatch training

Herramientas

Dispatch software

Radio consoles

GPS/maps systems

Descripción del empleo

911 Emergency Communications in Tuskegee Institute, AL, seeks fire dispatchers to coordinate responses to fires, rescues, and hazardous conditions. You will receive incident details, alert resources, and maintain communications with responding crews in a high-stakes, fast-paced environment.

The role emphasizes accurate data handling, maps, radio communication, and adherence to prescribed response plans. Training and certifications may be required depending on the assignment.