Fire Dispatcher: Critical Emergency Communications

County Emergency Communications; Matamoras (Pike County); Presencial; USD 40 000 - 60 000; Tempo integral

Vantagens oferecidas por esta oferta de emprego

Insurance

Paid leave

Professional development

Resumo da oferta

County Emergency Communications seeks skilled Fire Dispatchers to coordinate responses to fires, rescues, and hazardous conditions. You will receive incident information, alert resources, and maintain radio communications with responding crews.

Requirements include a high school diploma or GED, comfort with computer systems and data entry, and the ability to work shift schedules including nights, weekends, and holidays. Training and certifications may be required.

Qualificações

• High school diploma or equivalent commonly required.
• Experience with computer systems and data entry is preferred.
• Fire dispatch training or related coursework may be required for certain 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.

Conhecimentos

Clear radio communication

Organized information handling

Data entry accuracy

Maps proficiency

Formação académica

High school diploma or GED

Ferramentas

Fire dispatch software

Radio equipment

Descrição da oferta de emprego

County Emergency Communications seeks skilled Fire Dispatchers to coordinate responses to fires, rescues, and hazardous conditions. You will receive incident information, alert resources, and maintain radio communications with responding crews.

Requirements include a high school diploma or GED, comfort with computer systems and data entry, and the ability to work shift schedules including nights, weekends, and holidays. Training and certifications may be required.