Fire Dispatcher — Emergency Communications Specialist

County Emergency Communications; Bradford (NH); Presencial; USD 50 000 - 65 000; Tempo integral

Vantagens oferecidas por esta oferta de emprego

Insurance

Retirement

Paid leave

Employee services

Professional development

Resumo da oferta

County Emergency Communications in Bradford, NH seeks a Fire Dispatcher to coordinate responses to fires, rescues, and hazardous conditions. You will receive incident information, alert resources, and maintain radio communications with responding crews.

Ideal candidates manage information meticulously, follow established response plans, and communicate clearly with authorized personnel on duty.

Qualificações

• High school diploma or equivalent required; some agencies provide entry-level instruction.
• Comfort with computers, data entry, maps, and radio communication.
• Fire dispatch certification or EMS dispatch training may be required for certain 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.

Conhecimentos

Communication skills

Attention to detail

Radio procedures

Formação académica

High school diploma

Descrição da oferta de emprego

County Emergency Communications in Bradford, NH seeks a Fire Dispatcher to coordinate responses to fires, rescues, and hazardous conditions. You will receive incident information, alert resources, and maintain radio communications with responding crews.

Ideal candidates manage information meticulously, follow established response plans, and communicate clearly with authorized personnel on duty.