Fire Dispatcher: 24/7 Ops & Rescue Communications

County Emergency Communications; Westover (AL); Presencial; USD 36.000 - 60.000; Tempo integral

Resumo da vaga

County Emergency Communications is seeking Fire Dispatcher opportunities in Westover, AL. Dispatchers coordinate responses to fires and other emergencies, receiving incident details, alerting fire units, and maintaining live radio communications with responding crews.

Position requires organized information handling and adherence to established response plans, with shifts that may include overnight, weekends, holidays, and overtime during major incidents.

Qualificações

• High school diploma or GED commonly required.
• Fire dispatch certification or emergency medical dispatch training may be required for specific assignments.
• Comfort with computer systems, accurate data entry, maps and radio communication.

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.

Conhecimentos

Clear radio communication

Data entry accuracy

Formação

High school diploma or GED

Descrição da vaga

County Emergency Communications is seeking Fire Dispatcher opportunities in Westover, AL. Dispatchers coordinate responses to fires and other emergencies, receiving incident details, alerting fire units, and maintaining live radio communications with responding crews.

Position requires organized information handling and adherence to established response plans, with shifts that may include overnight, weekends, holidays, and overtime during major incidents.