Fire Dispatcher: Essential 24/7 Incident Coordination

County Emergency Communications; Anchorage (AK); Sur place; USD 52 000 - 78 000; Plein temps

Avantages offerts par ce poste

Insurance coverage

Retirement programs

Paid leave

Professional development

Résumé du poste

County Emergency Communications in Eagle, AK is seeking Fire Dispatchers to coordinate responses to fires, rescues, and hazardous conditions. Dispatchers will receive incident information, alert resources, and maintain communications with responding crews from a primary work station in Eagle.

The role emphasizes organized information handling, radio communication, and adherence to established response plans under supervision.

Qualifications

• A high school diploma or equivalency is commonly required.
• Fire dispatch certification or EMS dispatch training may be required for certain assignments.
• Familiarity with computer systems, data entry, maps, and radio communication.
• Completion of required fire dispatch training and supervised instruction.

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

Formation

High school diploma or GED

Description du poste

County Emergency Communications in Eagle, AK is seeking Fire Dispatchers to coordinate responses to fires, rescues, and hazardous conditions. Dispatchers will receive incident information, alert resources, and maintain communications with responding crews from a primary work station in Eagle.

The role emphasizes organized information handling, radio communication, and adherence to established response plans under supervision.