Fire Dispatcher: 24/7 Incident Communications

County Emergency Communications; Felt (OK); Vor Ort; USD 40.000 - 60.000; Vollzeit

Zusammenfassung

County Emergency Communications in Felt, OK seeks Fire Dispatcher professionals to coordinate incident responses, alert resources, and maintain clear radio communications. Responsibilities include receiving reports, verifying locations, alerting stations, and tracking incident progress.

Applicants typically need a high school diploma or equivalent, with possible dispatch or EMS training. Staffing may require all-hours coverage, including nights, weekends, and holidays.

Qualifikationen

• A high school diploma or recognized equivalency credential is commonly required.
• Fire dispatch certification, emergency medical dispatch training, or incident-management coursework may be required for particular assignments.
• Some employers provide entry-level instruction; others seek experienced dispatchers with fire communications training.

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

Jobbeschreibung

County Emergency Communications in Felt, OK seeks Fire Dispatcher professionals to coordinate incident responses, alert resources, and maintain clear radio communications. Responsibilities include receiving reports, verifying locations, alerting stations, and tracking incident progress.

Applicants typically need a high school diploma or equivalent, with possible dispatch or EMS training. Staffing may require all-hours coverage, including nights, weekends, and holidays.