MOTOR VEHICLE DISPATCHER

Click on "Learn more about this agency" button below for IMPORTANT additional information. The primary purpose of this position is to provide emergency, fire, and medical services to the base populace by answering emergency 911 calls, maintaining an accurate status of all emergency response equipment and personnel to ensure prompt and accurate response, and perform routine, recurring vehicle dispatch and recordkeeping duties.

Provides emergency 911 and dispatching services and determines the nature of the emergency in accordance with established guidelines. Maintains a current automated outage status file for fire detection/suppression systems, fire hydrants; or any other system which is an impairment to fire safety and ensures senior fire officials receive current outage reports. Operates and maintains telephones, automated data processing equipment, printers, recorders, facsimile equipment, and other devices installed in the dispatch center. Prepares and maintains reports and records relating to emergency responses. Participates in all areas of the fire protection training program relating to the operations of the dispatch center and perform work in safe manner.