Fire Dispatcher: 24/7 Incident Communications

Emergency Telecommunicator Services; Liberty (ME); Sur place; USD 52 000 - 72 000; Plein temps

Résumé du poste

Emergency Telecommunicator Services in Liberty, ME seeks a dedicated Fire Dispatcher to coordinate emergency responses and maintain clear radio communications. You will handle incident details, alert units, and track developments at a busy dispatch workstation.

The role requires comfort with computer systems, data entry, maps, and radio operations. Some assignments may require fire dispatch certification or EMS training, with varied shifts including nights and weekends.

Qualifications

• A high school diploma or equivalency is commonly required.
• Comfort with computer systems, accurate data entry, maps, and radio communication.
• Fire dispatch certification or emergency training may be required for some assignments.

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.

Connaissances

Radio communication

Data entry accuracy

Computer systems

Maps

Formation

High school diploma

Description du poste

Emergency Telecommunicator Services in Liberty, ME seeks a dedicated Fire Dispatcher to coordinate emergency responses and maintain clear radio communications. You will handle incident details, alert units, and track developments at a busy dispatch workstation.

The role requires comfort with computer systems, data entry, maps, and radio operations. Some assignments may require fire dispatch certification or EMS training, with varied shifts including nights and weekends.