Fire Dispatcher: Overtime, Growth & Critical Communications

County Emergency Communications; Fountain Hills (AZ); 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 Fountain Hills, AZ seeks experienced Fire Dispatchers to coordinate emergency responses, relay critical information, and maintain clear radio communication. This role involves shift work, including overnights and high-demand periods, and requires strict adherence to procedures and training.

Applicants should have a high school diploma or GED, strong computer and data-entry skills, and the ability to work under pressure.

Qualifications

• High school diploma or GED commonly required.
• Some employers provide entry-level instruction; others seek experienced dispatchers with fire communications training.
• Comfort with computers, accurate data entry, maps, and radio communication is important.
• Fire dispatch certification, emergency medical dispatch training, or incident-management coursework may be required for some assignments.

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.

Connaissances

Radio communication

Data entry

Attention to detail

Time management

Formation

High school diploma or GED

Description du poste

County Emergency Communications in Fountain Hills, AZ seeks experienced Fire Dispatchers to coordinate emergency responses, relay critical information, and maintain clear radio communication. This role involves shift work, including overnights and high-demand periods, and requires strict adherence to procedures and training.

Applicants should have a high school diploma or GED, strong computer and data-entry skills, and the ability to work under pressure.