Fire Dispatcher: Critical Incident Communications Pro

County Emergency Communications; Hawthorn (PA); In loco; USD 45.000 - 65.000; Tempo pieno

Descrizione del lavoro

County Emergency Communications in Hawthorn, PA seeks a Fire Dispatcher to coordinate responses to fires, rescues, and hazardous conditions. Responsibilities include receiving incident information, alerting resources, and maintaining radio communications with responding crews.

The role requires strong organization, clear radio communication, and proficiency with computers and maps. At times, staffing may necessitate overnight shifts, weekends, holidays, and overtime.

Competenze

• Organized information handling and clear radio communication.
• Comfort with computer systems and accurate data entry.
• Familiarity with maps and incident information.

Mansioni

• 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

Conoscenze

Radio communication

Attention to detail

Data entry

Formazione

High school diploma or GED

Descrizione del lavoro

County Emergency Communications in Hawthorn, PA seeks a Fire Dispatcher to coordinate responses to fires, rescues, and hazardous conditions. Responsibilities include receiving incident information, alerting resources, and maintaining radio communications with responding crews.

The role requires strong organization, clear radio communication, and proficiency with computers and maps. At times, staffing may necessitate overnight shifts, weekends, holidays, and overtime.