Fire Dispatcher — Critical Incident Communications

911 Emergency Communications; Zuni (VA); Presencial; USD 40 000 - 70 000; Tempo integral

Vantagens oferecidas por esta oferta de emprego

Insurance coverage

Retirement programs

Paid leave

Employee-support services

Professional development

Overtime compensation

Shift differentials

Resumo da oferta

911 Emergency Communications in Zuni, VA is seeking Fire Dispatchers to coordinate responses to fires, rescues, and hazardous conditions. You will receive incident information, alert resources, and maintain communication with responding crews from a central desk.

Ideal candidates manage information accurately, follow established response plans, and work with authorized personnel to ensure timely dispatch. Training in fire dispatch or EMS dispatch may be required for certain assignments.

Qualificações

• High school diploma or GED required; fire dispatch training may be required.
• Comfort with computer systems, accurate data entry, maps, and radio communication.
• Fire dispatch certification or emergency medical dispatch training may be required for some assignments.

Responsabilidades

• Receive and document reports of fires, rescues, alarms, and hazards.
• 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

Radio communication

Data entry accuracy

Organizational skills

Attention to detail

Formação académica

High school diploma

Ferramentas

Emergency dispatch software

Descrição da oferta de emprego

911 Emergency Communications in Zuni, VA is seeking Fire Dispatchers to coordinate responses to fires, rescues, and hazardous conditions. You will receive incident information, alert resources, and maintain communication with responding crews from a central desk.

Ideal candidates manage information accurately, follow established response plans, and work with authorized personnel to ensure timely dispatch. Training in fire dispatch or EMS dispatch may be required for certain assignments.