Fire Hall Dispatcher- Full Time and Causal
Commissionaires
- Comox, BC
- Permanent
- Full-time
- Become conversant with WSOs, Wing Fire Orders, Commissionaire Policy and Procedures Manual and these Post Orders.
- Provide building security during normal silent hours and in the absence of firefighting personnel.
- Ensure only authorized personnel have access to the fire hall and the alarm room.
- Conducting the radio dispatching of fire hall personnel and equipment.
- Responding to telephone calls, including Emergency 911 service call.
- Monitoring of the 19 Wing Fire Alarm system, including any remote alarms.
- Initiating in-house alarms, in response to telephone calls and/or external alarms.
- Monitoring designated FM radio channels.
- Maintaining a record of times and events as they unfold when Fire Hall resources are deployed.
- Action Senior Fire Fighters order’s as directed.
- Making PA announcements as required.
- Completing computer generated forms/reports as required. (IFSMR, Emergency Response, and VOR reports).
- Controlling access to the Key Press and maintain the key register.
- Maintaining the daily Fire Department Log Book.
- Notwithstanding the above, Duty Cmres will follow any additional orders and directions given by the WFC, DFC and Cmre Det Cmdr.
- Have or be able to obtain a Government of Canada level II (Secret) security clearance
- Must have a valid BC Security License
- Must be physically fit and able to walk patrols.
- Must be able to work in a range of weather conditions throughout shift.
- Must be fluent in the English language - written, verbal and reading skills.
- Have excellent attention to detail and incident report writing skills.
- Have excellent problem solving skills with an ability to handle stressful situations in a calm manner.
- Have the ability to work independently and make sound decisions in varying situations.
- Have superior customer service skills.
- Free and paid training programs.
- Opportunities for advancement.
- A variety of shifts to maximize work-life balance!
- Exclusive partnership rates with BMO, Bell, and Hero Travel program
- Recognition and reward programs.
- Extended health, dental, and vision coverage.
- Free uniform and dry-cleaning reimbursement.
- Safety boot reimbursement and PPE provided (as applicable).
- RRSP contributions.
- Referral bonuses.
- And more!