Fire Dispatcher: Critical 24/7 Emergency Communications

County Emergency Communications; Jefferson (WI); Vor Ort; USD 45.000 - 65.000; Vollzeit

Zusammenfassung

County Emergency Communications in Jefferson, WI is seeking qualified Fire Dispatchers to coordinate responses for fires, rescues, hazardous conditions, and other emergencies. The role involves receiving incident information, alerting resources, and maintaining communication with responding crews.

The position requires organized information handling and clear radio communication, with duties that may include overnight shifts, weekends, holidays, overtime, and major incident coverage.

Qualifikationen

• A high school diploma or recognized equivalency credential is commonly required.
• Some employers provide entry-level instruction; others seek experienced dispatchers with fire communications training.

Aufgaben

• 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

Ausbildung

High school diploma or equivalency

Jobbeschreibung

County Emergency Communications in Jefferson, WI is seeking qualified Fire Dispatchers to coordinate responses for fires, rescues, hazardous conditions, and other emergencies. The role involves receiving incident information, alerting resources, and maintaining communication with responding crews.

The position requires organized information handling and clear radio communication, with duties that may include overnight shifts, weekends, holidays, overtime, and major incident coverage.