Fire Dispatcher: 24/7 Emergency Response & Communications

911 Emergency Communications; Cotulla (TX); In loco; USD 42.000 - 64.000; Tempo pieno

Vantaggi offerti da questo lavoro

Insurance coverage

Retirement programs

Paid leave

Professional development

Descrizione del lavoro

911 Emergency Communications in La Salle, TX is seeking Fire Dispatchers to coordinate responses to fires, rescues, hazards and other emergencies. You will receive incident information, alert resources, and maintain radio contact with responding crews.

The position requires data entry accuracy, maps, and strong radio communication. Night shifts, weekends, overtime and training may be required depending on staffing and incidents.

Competenze

• A high school diploma or GED is commonly required.
• Fire dispatch certification or related coursework may be required for some assignments.
• Applicants should be comfortable with computer systems, 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 GED

Strumenti

Data entry

Radio communication

Maps

Computer systems

Descrizione del lavoro

911 Emergency Communications in La Salle, TX is seeking Fire Dispatchers to coordinate responses to fires, rescues, hazards and other emergencies. You will receive incident information, alert resources, and maintain radio contact with responding crews.

The position requires data entry accuracy, maps, and strong radio communication. Night shifts, weekends, overtime and training may be required depending on staffing and incidents.