Fire Dispatcher: Critical Incident Communications Pro

County Emergency Communications; Wilmore (KY); Sur place; USD 36 000 - 52 000; Plein temps

Résumé du poste

County Emergency Communications in Wilmore, KY is seeking a Fire Dispatcher to coordinate responses to fires, rescues, hazardous conditions, and other emergencies. You will receive incident information, alert appropriate resources, and maintain communication with responding crews.

Responsibilities include verifying locations, alerting stations, and monitoring status while following established response plans and directions from authorized personnel.

Qualifications

• High school diploma or equivalent commonly required.
• Some employers provide entry-level instruction; others seek experienced dispatchers with fire communications training.
• Fire dispatch certification, emergency medical dispatch training, or incident-management coursework may be required for particular assignments.

Responsabilités

• 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 proceduresCoordinate mutual-aid communications when assigned
• Record dispatch times, unit movements, and significant incident updates

Connaissances

Data entry

Radio communication

Maps

Computer systems

Formation

High school diploma or equivalent

Description du poste

County Emergency Communications in Wilmore, KY is seeking a Fire Dispatcher to coordinate responses to fires, rescues, hazardous conditions, and other emergencies. You will receive incident information, alert appropriate resources, and maintain communication with responding crews.

Responsibilities include verifying locations, alerting stations, and monitoring status while following established response plans and directions from authorized personnel.