Fire Dispatcher: Critical Emergencies & Communications

Emergency Telecommunicator Services; Amelia (OH); Presencial; USD 42.000 - 64.000; Jornada completa

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Insurance coverage

Retirement programs

Paid leave

Employee-support services

Professional development

Descripción de la vacante

Emergency Telecommunicator Services operates Fire Dispatch opportunities in Amelia, OH. Dispatchers coordinate responses to fires, rescues, and hazardous conditions, maintaining incident details and following established plans.

Applicants should be comfortable with computer systems, maps, radio communication, and data entry. Certification or EMS-related training may be required for certain assignments.

Formación

• 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.
• Applicants should be comfortable with computer systems, accurate data entry, maps, and radio communication.
• 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.

Conocimientos

Radio communication

Data entry

Map reading

Attention to detail

Educación

High school diploma or GED

Herramientas

Dispatch software

Radio equipment

Descripción del empleo

Emergency Telecommunicator Services operates Fire Dispatch opportunities in Amelia, OH. Dispatchers coordinate responses to fires, rescues, and hazardous conditions, maintaining incident details and following established plans.

Applicants should be comfortable with computer systems, maps, radio communication, and data entry. Certification or EMS-related training may be required for certain assignments.