Fire Dispatcher: Critical 24/7 Emergency Communications

911 Emergency Communications; Kalama (WA); In loco; USD 55.000 - 75.000; Tempo pieno

Vantaggi offerti da questo lavoro

Insurance coverage

Retirement programs

Paid leave

Descrizione del lavoro

911 Emergency Communications in Kalama, WA seeks skilled Fire Dispatchers to coordinate emergency responses. You will receive incident reports, verify locations, alert units, and maintain clear radio communications throughout operations.

Applicants should have a high school diploma or equivalent and be comfortable with computer systems and maps. Shifts may include overnight, weekends, and holidays; training and certifications may be required for some assignments.

Competenze

• High school diploma or equivalent commonly required.
• Some employers provide entry-level instruction; others seek experienced dispatchers with fire communications training.

Mansioni

• 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

Conoscenze

Organized information handling

Clear radio communication

Accurate data entry

Multitasking

Maps reading

Formazione

High school diploma or equivalent

Strumenti

Radio communication systems

Computer systems

Maps software

Descrizione del lavoro

911 Emergency Communications in Kalama, WA seeks skilled Fire Dispatchers to coordinate emergency responses. You will receive incident reports, verify locations, alert units, and maintain clear radio communications throughout operations.

Applicants should have a high school diploma or equivalent and be comfortable with computer systems and maps. Shifts may include overnight, weekends, and holidays; training and certifications may be required for some assignments.