Fire Dispatcher: 24/7 Rapid Incident Coordination

County Emergency Communications; Vine Grove (KY); Presencial; USD 42 000 - 62 000; Tempo integral

Vantagens oferecidas por esta oferta de emprego

Insurance coverage

Retirement programs

Paid leave

Professional development

Resumo da oferta

County Emergency Communications in Vine Grove, Kentucky, seeks a Fire Dispatcher to coordinate responses to fires, rescues, and hazardous conditions. Responsibilities include receiving reports, verifying locations, alerting stations, and monitoring unit status.

The role demands precise data entry and clear radio communication, with potential night and weekend shifts. Applicants should have a high school diploma or equivalent, and some postings may require fire dispatch or EMS dispatch training.

Qualificações

• A high school diploma or recognized equivalency credential is commonly required.
• Fire dispatch certification, emergency medical dispatch training, or incident-management coursework may be required for particular assignments.

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

Organized information handling

Clear radio communication

Accurate data entry

Formação académica

High school diploma or GED

Ferramentas

Radio communication systems

Descrição da oferta de emprego

County Emergency Communications in Vine Grove, Kentucky, seeks a Fire Dispatcher to coordinate responses to fires, rescues, and hazardous conditions. Responsibilities include receiving reports, verifying locations, alerting stations, and monitoring unit status.

The role demands precise data entry and clear radio communication, with potential night and weekend shifts. Applicants should have a high school diploma or equivalent, and some postings may require fire dispatch or EMS dispatch training.