Fire Dispatcher - Critical 24/7 Emergency Communications

County Emergency Communications; Kansas City (MO); Presencial; USD 42.000 - 70.000; Tempo integral

Benefícios oferecidos por esta vaga

Insurance coverage

Paid leave

Professional development

Resumo da vaga

County Emergency Communications in Parkville, MO seeks Fire Dispatcher opportunities to coordinate responses to fires, rescues, and hazardous conditions. Dispatchers receive incident information, alert resources, and maintain radio communications with responding crews.

These roles may require staffing at all hours, including overnight shifts, weekends, holidays, overtime, and coverage during major incidents.

Qualificações

• A high school diploma or GED is commonly required.
• Fire dispatch certification or EMS dispatch training may be required for some assignments.
• Proficiency with computer systems, accurate data entry, maps, and radio communication.

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.

Formação

High School Diploma or GED

Descrição da vaga

County Emergency Communications in Parkville, MO seeks Fire Dispatcher opportunities to coordinate responses to fires, rescues, and hazardous conditions. Dispatchers receive incident information, alert resources, and maintain radio communications with responding crews.

These roles may require staffing at all hours, including overnight shifts, weekends, holidays, overtime, and coverage during major incidents.