Fire Dispatcher: Life-Saving Incident Coordination

911 Emergency Communications; Kansas City (KS); Presencial; USD 45 000 - 75 000; Tempo integral

Vantagens oferecidas por esta oferta de emprego

Insurance coverage

Retirement programs

Paid leave

Resumo da oferta

911 Emergency Communications in Kansas City, KS, seeks Fire Dispatcher to coordinate responses to fires, rescues, and hazardous conditions. Roles require accurate data entry, maintained incident details, and clear radio communication under established protocols.

Fire dispatch personnel may work across various shifts including overnight, weekends, and holidays to ensure continuous readiness during major incidents.

Qualificações

• High school diploma or GED required; some employers provide entry-level instruction.
• Candidates should be comfortable with computer systems, maps, and data entry.
• Fire dispatch certification or related coursework may be required for specific 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

Clear radio communication

Attention to detail

Ability to work under stress

Formação académica

High school diploma or GED

Ferramentas

Dispatch software

Descrição da oferta de emprego

911 Emergency Communications in Kansas City, KS, seeks Fire Dispatcher to coordinate responses to fires, rescues, and hazardous conditions. Roles require accurate data entry, maintained incident details, and clear radio communication under established protocols.

Fire dispatch personnel may work across various shifts including overnight, weekends, and holidays to ensure continuous readiness during major incidents.