Fire Dispatcher: 24/7 Emergency Ops & Growth

County Emergency Communications; Burlington (CT); Sur place; USD 40 000 - 65 000; Plein temps

Résumé du poste

County Emergency Communications in Burlington, CT is seeking Fire Dispatchers to coordinate responses to fires, rescues, and hazardous conditions. Responsibilities include relaying information, verifying incident locations, and alerting stations via approved response assignments.

Applicants should have a high school diploma or GED; dispatch training or EMS/incident-management coursework may be required for some positions. Overtime and varied shifts are common.

Qualifications

• 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.

Responsabilités

• 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.

Formation

High School Diploma or GED

Description du poste

County Emergency Communications in Burlington, CT is seeking Fire Dispatchers to coordinate responses to fires, rescues, and hazardous conditions. Responsibilities include relaying information, verifying incident locations, and alerting stations via approved response assignments.

Applicants should have a high school diploma or GED; dispatch training or EMS/incident-management coursework may be required for some positions. Overtime and varied shifts are common.