Mission-Critical Fire Dispatcher (24/7)

911 Emergency Communications; Omaha (IL); Presencial; USD 52 000 - 76 000; Tempo integral

Vantagens oferecidas por esta oferta de emprego

Insurance & retirement programs

Paid leave

Resumo da oferta

911 Emergency Communications in Omaha coordinates fire service responses and manages critical incident information with precise radio communications. This role involves handling incident details, notifying stations, and monitoring unit status to ensure timely responses.

Applicants should have a high school diploma or GED, be comfortable with computer systems and data entry, and may need fire dispatch or EMS training for specific assignments. Shift work, including nights and weekends, is typical.

Qualificações

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

Radio communication

Data entry

Maps

Formação académica

High school diploma or GED

Descrição da oferta de emprego

911 Emergency Communications in Omaha coordinates fire service responses and manages critical incident information with precise radio communications. This role involves handling incident details, notifying stations, and monitoring unit status to ensure timely responses.

Applicants should have a high school diploma or GED, be comfortable with computer systems and data entry, and may need fire dispatch or EMS training for specific assignments. Shift work, including nights and weekends, is typical.