Employment

We are a Fire and EMS Communications Center located in Houston, Texas. We are accepting applications for certified EMD-Dispatchers and Call Takers.  Willing to train. Responsibilities, generally include answering 911 telephone calls; non-emergency telephone calls; data entry; data retrieval; general tasks; notifications;
dispatching; processing information & providing information for field personnel.

Minimum Requirements:

HS diploma (or GED); 18 years of age; certified EMD; 1-2 years of dispatching and/or Fire and EMS experience preferred. Must meet all standards for employment. Must be able to remain calm in emergency and stressful situations, and perform multiple tasks simultaneously while under pressure, must possess a clear speaking
voice and be an effective communicator.  Must be willing to work rotating shifts, weekends, nights  and holidays.  Must type 25 CWPM, and possess the ability to input information accurately into a computer and utilize computer aided dispatch.

Training:

Phase I training involves learning how to respond per specific procedures and guidelines to a wide variety of emergency and routine requests. Phase II of training involves working directly with field personnel to dispatch
units in response to 911 calls and requests for other types of information and services. Successful completion
of both phases of training is required for continued employment. Under close supervision, receive and evaluate
calls from the public requesting; input and transmit call information using computer aided dispatching equipment; operate two-way radio to dispatch calls and to receive and communicate information; respond to emergency and routine requests from the public and field personnel by following specific procedures and guidelines.

Submit:

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