Impactful Fire Dispatch Specialist

Emergency Telecommunicator Services; Laurel (MS); Sur place; USD 30 000 - 50 000; Plein temps

Résumé du poste

Emergency Telecommunicator Services in Laurel, MS, seeks experienced Fire Dispatchers to coordinate responses to fires, rescues, hazardous conditions, and emergencies for local fire services. You will receive incident information, alert resources, and maintain communication with responding crews.

Ideal candidates keep incident details current, follow established response plans, and communicate clearly via radio.

Qualifications

• High school diploma is commonly required. Some employers provide entry-level instruction.
• Comfort with computer systems, accurate data entry, maps, and radio communication.
• Fire dispatch certification or emergency management coursework may be required for certain 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

Computer systems

Accurate data entry

Maps

Radio communication

Formation

High school diploma or equivalent

Description du poste

Emergency Telecommunicator Services in Laurel, MS, seeks experienced Fire Dispatchers to coordinate responses to fires, rescues, hazardous conditions, and emergencies for local fire services. You will receive incident information, alert resources, and maintain communication with responding crews.

Ideal candidates keep incident details current, follow established response plans, and communicate clearly via radio.