Fire Dispatcher: 24/7 Incident Communications Pro

911 Emergency Communications; Longview (IL); In loco; USD 42.000 - 70.000; Tempo pieno

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Insurance coverage

Retirement programs

Paid leave

Professional development

Descrizione del lavoro

911 Emergency Communications in Longview, IL seeks Fire Dispatchers to coordinate emergency responses, document incidents, and maintain clear radio communications. The role involves verifying locations, alerting resources, and monitoring status across shifts, including nights and weekends.

Applicants typically need a high school diploma and may require fire dispatch or EMS course work. Candidates should be comfortable with data systems and continuing training is common.

Competenze

• Requires comfortable with computer systems and accurate data entry.
• Experience with radio communication and incident records preferred.

Mansioni

• Receive and document reports of fires, rescues, alarms, and hazards.
• Verify incident locations and access information.
• 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.

Conoscenze

Computer systems

Data entry

Radio communication

Formazione

High school diploma or GED

Descrizione del lavoro

911 Emergency Communications in Longview, IL seeks Fire Dispatchers to coordinate emergency responses, document incidents, and maintain clear radio communications. The role involves verifying locations, alerting resources, and monitoring status across shifts, including nights and weekends.

Applicants typically need a high school diploma and may require fire dispatch or EMS course work. Candidates should be comfortable with data systems and continuing training is common.