Fire Dispatcher — Critical Emergency Communications Pro

911 Emergency Communications; Winfield (KS); Sur place; USD 40 000 - 60 000; Plein temps

Avantages offerts par ce poste

Insurance

Retirement benefits

Paid leave

Résumé du poste

911 Emergency Communications in Winfield, KS, seeks Fire Dispatcher professionals to coordinate fire and rescue responses from a central communications hub. Dispatchers handle incident details, verify locations, and maintain radio contact with responding crews to ensure rapid, safe operations.

Applicants should be comfortable with computers, maps, and radio systems; certain roles may require additional fire dispatch or EMS coursework and certifications.

Qualifications

• A high school diploma or recognized equivalency is commonly required.
• Some employers provide entry-level instruction and others seek trained dispatchers.
• Fire dispatch certification or EMS/incident-management coursework may be required for certain roles.

Responsabilités

• Receive and document reports of fires, rescues, alarms, and hazards.
• Verify locations, access information, and reported risks.
• Alert stations and dispatch apparatus using approved assignments.
• Monitor radio channels, unit status, and incident updates.
• Relay occupant, hazard and condition information to teams as needed.
• Coordinate mutual-aid communications when assigned.

Connaissances

Information organization

Radio communication

Formation

High school diploma or equivalent

Outils

Computer systems

Maps

Radio equipment

Description du poste

911 Emergency Communications in Winfield, KS, seeks Fire Dispatcher professionals to coordinate fire and rescue responses from a central communications hub. Dispatchers handle incident details, verify locations, and maintain radio contact with responding crews to ensure rapid, safe operations.

Applicants should be comfortable with computers, maps, and radio systems; certain roles may require additional fire dispatch or EMS coursework and certifications.