Fire Dispatcher: Critical Incident Coordination

911 Emergency Communications; Granville (TN); Sur place; USD 40 000 - 60 000; Plein temps

Avantages offerts par ce poste

Insurance

Retirement programs

Paid leave

Employee support

Résumé du poste

Unknown company in Granville, TN is seeking a Fire Dispatcher to coordinate incident responses and maintain critical communications for fire services. The role involves documenting incidents, alerting resources, and maintaining situational awareness during emergencies.

The position requires a high school diploma or equivalent, with potential for fire dispatch and EMS training as needed by the assignment. Applicants should be prepared for shift work including nights and overtime.

Qualifications

• High school diploma or equivalent required.
• Some employers provide entry-level instruction; others seek experienced dispatchers with fire communications training.
• Fire dispatch certification or emergency medical dispatch training may be required for some 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 procedures.
• Coordinate mutual-aid communications when assigned.
• Record dispatch times, unit movements, and significant incident updates.

Connaissances

Radio communication

Data entry

Computer systems

Attention to detail

Formation

High school diploma

Description du poste

Unknown company in Granville, TN is seeking a Fire Dispatcher to coordinate incident responses and maintain critical communications for fire services. The role involves documenting incidents, alerting resources, and maintaining situational awareness during emergencies.

The position requires a high school diploma or equivalent, with potential for fire dispatch and EMS training as needed by the assignment. Applicants should be prepared for shift work including nights and overtime.