Fire Dispatcher: Rapid Incident Coordination & Radio Control

County Emergency Communications; Callaway (VA); In loco; USD 42.000 - 62.000; Tempo pieno

Descrizione del lavoro

County Emergency Communications in Callaway, VA is seeking Fire Dispatchers to coordinate responses to fires, rescues, and hazardous conditions. The role involves receiving incident details, alerting appropriate resources, and maintaining communication with responding crews.

This position requires calm under pressure, precise data entry, and clear radio communication. Shifts can include overnight hours, weekends, and holidays during major incidents.

Competenze

• High school diploma or GED is commonly required.
• Candidates should be comfortable with computer systems and data entry.
• Experience or training in fire communications is beneficial.

Mansioni

• 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

Conoscenze

Organizational skills

Clear radio communication

Attention to detail

Calm under pressure

Formazione

High school diploma or GED

Strumenti

Dispatch software

Radio consoles

Descrizione del lavoro

County Emergency Communications in Callaway, VA is seeking Fire Dispatchers to coordinate responses to fires, rescues, and hazardous conditions. The role involves receiving incident details, alerting appropriate resources, and maintaining communication with responding crews.

This position requires calm under pressure, precise data entry, and clear radio communication. Shifts can include overnight hours, weekends, and holidays during major incidents.