Fire Dispatcher - 24/7 Incident Communications

County Emergency Communications; Edwardsville (KS); Presencial; USD 42.000 - 66.000; Jornada completa

Descripción de la vacante

County Emergency Communications in Edwardsville, KS is seeking Fire Dispatcher opportunities to coordinate responses to fires, rescues, and hazardous conditions. Dispatchers receive incident information, alert resources, and maintain active radio communications with responding crews.

The role emphasizes organized information handling, clear radio communication, and adherence to established response plans under supervision.

Formación

• High school diploma or GED 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, emergency medical dispatch training, or incident-management coursework 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

Attention to detail

Clear radio communication

Calm under pressure

Data entry accuracy

Educación

High school diploma or GED

Fire dispatch certification

Emergency medical dispatch training

Incident-management coursework

Descripción del empleo

County Emergency Communications in Edwardsville, KS is seeking Fire Dispatcher opportunities to coordinate responses to fires, rescues, and hazardous conditions. Dispatchers receive incident information, alert resources, and maintain active radio communications with responding crews.

The role emphasizes organized information handling, clear radio communication, and adherence to established response plans under supervision.