Fire Emergency
Dispatcher Recruitment
Regional Dispatch Number Assignments
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| City of Phoenix Jobline: 602-534-JOBS (5627) |
The Phoenix Fire Department holds open recruitment for dispatchers a few times each year. Applications and study guides will ONLY be available through the City Personnel at 135 N. 2nd Avenue in downtown Phoenix, or downloaded from the City of Phoenix Employment Opportunities web site. Fire Emergency Dispatcher Brochure Fire Emergency Dispatcher Video Please take a few moments to watch this video that offers a brief overview of our operations. (Please note that you are leaving the official City of Phoenix Fire Department web site to view this video only.) E-mail us your interest / questions Job Description: Operates Fire Computer-Aided
Dispatching and other related communications equipment to quickly
and accurately receive and transmit information of an emergency
nature for Phoenix and surrounding communities. Work involves
evaluating incoming calls to determine appropriate level of Fire/EMS
assistance required, giving self help if necessary, dispatching
units, and transmitting information and messages upon request
and/or according to established procedures. Ability to multi-task
efficiently in a fast paced environment. Employees are expected
to demonstrate extensive communications skills and to exercise
considerable judgment under pressure. The eligible (hiring) list
will be used to fill full-time, part-time and/or job-share position
vacancies that may occur during the life of the list. |
