Fire Dispatcher — Emergency Communications Specialist

Emergency Telecommunicator Services; New River (AZ); Sur place; USD 45 000 - 65 000; Plein temps

Avantages offerts par ce poste

Insurance coverage

Retirement programs

Paid leave

Professional development

Résumé du poste

Emergency Telecommunicator Services is seeking a Fire Dispatcher to coordinate responses from a centralized communications hub. The role emphasizes precise information handling, clear radio communication, and adherence to established response plans.

Responsibilities include receiving reports, verifying locations, alerting stations, and monitoring unit status across shifts. Candidates should have a high school diploma and be comfortable with computer systems and maps.

Qualifications

• Must be able to manage incident information accurately and rapidly.
• Demonstrate clear radio communication and listening skills.
• Strong organizational abilities and attention to detail.

Responsabilités

• Receive and document reports of fires, rescues, alarms, and hazards.
• Verify incident locations, access, and reported risks.
• Alert stations and dispatch units using approved assignments.
• Monitor radio channels, unit status, and incident updates.
• Relay occupants, hazards, and changing conditions to teams.
• Process requests for additional resources per procedures.
• Coordinate mutual aid communications as needed.
• Record dispatch times and unit movements.

Connaissances

Info handling

Radio communication

Organization

Formation

High school diploma or GED

Outils

Computer systems

Maps

Radio equipment

Description du poste

Emergency Telecommunicator Services is seeking a Fire Dispatcher to coordinate responses from a centralized communications hub. The role emphasizes precise information handling, clear radio communication, and adherence to established response plans.

Responsibilities include receiving reports, verifying locations, alerting stations, and monitoring unit status across shifts. Candidates should have a high school diploma and be comfortable with computer systems and maps.