Fire Dispatcher: Critical Incident Communications Pro

Emergency Telecommunicator Services; Ranger (WV); Presencial; USD 35.000 - 60.000; Jornada completa

Descripción de la vacante

Emergency Telecommunicator Services in Ranger, WV seeks a Fire Dispatcher to coordinate responses to fires, rescues, and hazardous conditions. The role involves documenting incident details, alerting resources, and maintaining radio communications with responding crews.

Candidates should have a high school diploma and comfort with computer systems, data entry, maps, and radio communication. Some assignments may require fire dispatch or EMS training and related coursework.

Formación

• A high school diploma or recognized equivalency credential is commonly required.
• 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

Educación

High school diploma or equivalent

Descripción del empleo

Emergency Telecommunicator Services in Ranger, WV seeks a Fire Dispatcher to coordinate responses to fires, rescues, and hazardous conditions. The role involves documenting incident details, alerting resources, and maintaining radio communications with responding crews.

Candidates should have a high school diploma and comfort with computer systems, data entry, maps, and radio communication. Some assignments may require fire dispatch or EMS training and related coursework.