Emergency Dispatcher
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- Manama, Bahrain
- Permanent
- Full-time
Responsibilities
- Provides emergency 911 and dispatching services.
- Provides medical response dispatch services to callers.
- Maintains maps, checklist, and charts, including automated programs.
- Prepares and maintains reports and records relating to emergency responses.
- Performs service calls internally.
- Responsible for department accountability procedures and other related duties.
- MINIMUM QUALIFICATIONS: Education/Certifications: One year related experience may be substituted for one year of education, if degree is required.
- US National Requirements:
- CPR AHA or Red Cross, NR-EMR, Tele-Communicator I, II, Hazmat Awareness, NIMS 100, 200, 700, 800.
- All certifications must be currently posted on the DOD, IFSAC or Pro-Board Accreditation website or able to be reciprocated to DOD.
- Must have the ability to obtain and maintain a Secret security clearance
- Foreign National Requirements:
- CPR AHA or Red Cross, EMR, Tele-Communicator I, II, Hazmat Awareness, NIMS 100, 200, 700, 800.
- All certifications must be currently posted on the DOD, IFSAC or Pro-Board Accreditation website or able to be reciprocated to DOD.
- Experience:
- At least 3-5 years’ experience as a Fire Dispatcher, Must possess the following PC skills: Microsoft Office, Word, Excel, Outlook, Power Point, and Access
- Skills:
- Must have excellent communications and cognitive skills to effective handle emergency operations
- Must have good computer skills for daily reporting requirements
- Must have good interpersonal skills to promote effective team and group dynamics
- WORKING ENVIRONMENT: Stressful conditions, be able to work long hours, overtime and live among fellow firefighters.
- PHYSICAL ACTIVITIES: Work may require prolonged standing and sitting; Employee use of Personal Protective Equipment (PPE) is required in certain areas. Must comply with OSHA, EPA, Fire Regulations and published Company work rules