Fire Dispatcher: Crisis-Response Communications Pro

Emergency Telecommunicator Services; Bessemer City (NC); Sur place; USD 42 000 - 66 000; Plein temps

Avantages offerts par ce poste

Insurance coverage

Retirement programs

Paid leave

Professional development

Résumé du poste

Emergency Telecommunicator Services in Bessemer City, NC is seeking qualified Fire Dispatchers to coordinate emergency responses and maintain clear communication with responding crews. The role emphasizes organized information handling, radio discipline, and adherence to incident response plans.

Applicants should have a high school diploma or equivalent; some positions may require fire dispatch certification or related coursework. Entry-level instruction is available at some employers.

Qualifications

• High school diploma or equivalent required.
• Fire dispatch certification or incident-management coursework may be required for some assignments.
• Some employers provide entry-level instruction for newcomers.

Responsabilités

• Receive and document reports of fires, rescues, alarms, and hazards.
• Verify incident locations and reported risks.
• Alert stations and dispatch apparatus using approved assignments.
• Monitor radio channels and unit availability.
• 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 and unit movements.

Connaissances

Organizational skills

Radio communication

Data entry

Maps

Computer literacy

Formation

High school diploma or equivalent

Outils

Computer systems

Description du poste

Emergency Telecommunicator Services in Bessemer City, NC is seeking qualified Fire Dispatchers to coordinate emergency responses and maintain clear communication with responding crews. The role emphasizes organized information handling, radio discipline, and adherence to incident response plans.

Applicants should have a high school diploma or equivalent; some positions may require fire dispatch certification or related coursework. Entry-level instruction is available at some employers.