Fire Dispatcher: Emergency Communications Lead

911 Emergency Communications; Conehatta (MS); Vor Ort; USD 38.000 - 58.000; Vollzeit

Benefits dieser Stelle

Insurance coverage

Retirement programs

Paid leave

Professional development

Zusammenfassung

911 Emergency Communications in Conehatta, MS seeks Fire Dispatchers to coordinate responses to fires, rescues, and other emergencies. You will receive incident information, alert resources, and maintain radio communications with responding crews.

The role requires organized information handling, accurate data entry, and adherence to established response plans under supervision. Evening and overtime coverage may be required.

Qualifikationen

• A high school diploma or recognized equivalency credential is commonly required.
• Some employers provide entry-level instruction; others seek experienced dispatchers with fire communications training.
• Applicants should be comfortable with computer systems, accurate data entry, maps, and radio communication.

Aufgaben

• 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.

Kenntnisse

Information management

Radio communication

Organizational skills

Ausbildung

High school diploma or GED

Tools

Computer systems

Maps

Radio equipment

Jobbeschreibung

911 Emergency Communications in Conehatta, MS seeks Fire Dispatchers to coordinate responses to fires, rescues, and other emergencies. You will receive incident information, alert resources, and maintain radio communications with responding crews.

The role requires organized information handling, accurate data entry, and adherence to established response plans under supervision. Evening and overtime coverage may be required.