Fire Dispatcher: Real-Time Emergency Communications

Emergency Telecommunicator Services; Penn Township (PA); Vor Ort; USD 38.000 - 60.000; Vollzeit

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Zusammenfassung

Fire Dispatchers in James Creek, PA coordinate responses to fires, rescues, and hazardous conditions, using fixed protocols and radio communication. This role requires precise data handling, alerting resources, and maintaining incident details as directed by the issuing agency.

Applicants should have a high school diploma, comfort with computer systems, maps, and radio operations; some positions may require fire dispatch certification or EMS training.

Qualifikationen

• High school diploma or recognized equivalency credential commonly required.
• Some employers provide entry-level instruction; others seek experienced dispatchers with fire communications training.

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

Ausbildung

High school diploma or equivalent

Jobbeschreibung

Fire Dispatchers in James Creek, PA coordinate responses to fires, rescues, and hazardous conditions, using fixed protocols and radio communication. This role requires precise data handling, alerting resources, and maintaining incident details as directed by the issuing agency.

Applicants should have a high school diploma, comfort with computer systems, maps, and radio operations; some positions may require fire dispatch certification or EMS training.