Fire Dispatcher: Emergency Communications Specialist

Emergency Telecommunicator Services; Torrance (PA); Vor Ort; USD 42.000 - 65.000; Vollzeit

Benefits dieser Stelle

Insurance coverage

Retirement programs

Paid leave

Employee-support services

Professional development

Zusammenfassung

Emergency Telecommunicator Services in Torrance, PA is seeking Fire Dispatchers to coordinate fire and rescue responses, manage incident data, and maintain communications with responding crews.

The role requires strong information handling and radio communication skills, with responsibilities including documenting reports, verifying locations, and coordinating resources. Training and certifications in fire dispatch may be required for certain assignments.

Qualifikationen

• High school diploma or recognized equivalency credential commonly required.
• Fire dispatch certification or EMS dispatch training may be required for certain assignments.

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 organization

Radio communication

Accurate data entry

Map reading

Ausbildung

High school diploma or GED

Tools

Computer systems

Jobbeschreibung

Emergency Telecommunicator Services in Torrance, PA is seeking Fire Dispatchers to coordinate fire and rescue responses, manage incident data, and maintain communications with responding crews.

The role requires strong information handling and radio communication skills, with responsibilities including documenting reports, verifying locations, and coordinating resources. Training and certifications in fire dispatch may be required for certain assignments.