Fire Dispatcher – 24/7 Public Safety Communications

County Emergency Communications; Prescott (AZ); Sur place; USD 40 000 - 60 000; Plein temps

Résumé du poste

County Emergency Communications in Prescott coordinates fire dispatch operations to ensure timely response to fires, rescues, and hazardous conditions. Dispatchers manage incident data, confirm locations, and relay critical information to responding units with strict adherence to procedures.

Applicants should be comfortable with computer systems, maps, and radio communications. Training in fire dispatch and EMS may be required for certain roles, and shift coverage can include overnight,

Qualifications

• Must have high school diploma or GED.
• Experience or training in fire communications encouraged.
• Able to work under pressure and follow procedures.

Responsabilités

• Receive and document reports of fires, rescues, alarms, and hazards.
• 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

Computer literacy

Maps reading

Radio communication

Formation

High school diploma or GED

Outils

Emergency dispatch software

Description du poste

County Emergency Communications in Prescott coordinates fire dispatch operations to ensure timely response to fires, rescues, and hazardous conditions. Dispatchers manage incident data, confirm locations, and relay critical information to responding units with strict adherence to procedures.

Applicants should be comfortable with computer systems, maps, and radio communications. Training in fire dispatch and EMS may be required for certain roles, and shift coverage can include overnight,