Lexington Fire Dispatcher – 24/7 Critical Ops

911 Emergency Communications; Lexington (IN); Presencial; USD 42 000 - 58 000; Tempo integral

Vantagens oferecidas por esta oferta de emprego

Insurance coverage

Retirement programs

Paid leave

Employee-support services

Professional development

Resumo da oferta

911 Emergency Communications in Lexington, IN seeks Fire Dispatcher to coordinate responses to fires, rescues, and hazardous conditions. You will receive incident details, alert resources, and maintain communications with responding crews from a central dispatch workstation.

The role requires organized information handling and clear radio communication. Experience with computer systems, data entry, maps, and radio procedures is essential; some postings may require fire dispatch or EMT training.

Qualificações

• A high school diploma or recognized equivalency credential is commonly required.
• Applicants should be comfortable with computer systems, accurate data entry, maps, and radio communication.
• Fire dispatch certification, emergency medical dispatch training, or incident-management coursework may be required for particular 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

Organized information handling

Radio communication

Data entry

Maps

Computer literacy

Formação académica

High school diploma or GED

Ferramentas

Computer systems

Descrição da oferta de emprego

911 Emergency Communications in Lexington, IN seeks Fire Dispatcher to coordinate responses to fires, rescues, and hazardous conditions. You will receive incident details, alert resources, and maintain communications with responding crews from a central dispatch workstation.

The role requires organized information handling and clear radio communication. Experience with computer systems, data entry, maps, and radio procedures is essential; some postings may require fire dispatch or EMT training.