Fire Dispatcher: 24/7 Incident Coordination

Emergency Telecommunicator Services; Elkland (PA); Presencial; USD 42.000 - 65.000; Jornada completa

Descripción de la vacante

Emergency Telecommunicator Services seeks qualified fire dispatchers to coordinate responses for fires, rescues, hazards, and other emergencies. The role emphasizes organized information handling, precise data entry, and clear radio communication to keep incident details up to date.

Workers may be required to work around the clock, including nights, weekends, holidays, and overtime during major incidents. Comprehensive training and certification may be provided or required depending on the

Formación

• High school diploma or equivalent.
• Comfort with computer systems and data entry.
• Fire dispatch certification or emergency training may be required for some assignments.
• Entry requirements vary by agency and position.

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.

Educación

High school diploma or equivalent

Herramientas

Computer systems

Descripción del empleo

Emergency Telecommunicator Services seeks qualified fire dispatchers to coordinate responses for fires, rescues, hazards, and other emergencies. The role emphasizes organized information handling, precise data entry, and clear radio communication to keep incident details up to date.

Workers may be required to work around the clock, including nights, weekends, holidays, and overtime during major incidents. Comprehensive training and certification may be provided or required depending on the