Our Dispatchers are trained to calmly and effectively gather information and assess emergency situations so they can send the correct fire or medical resources. If you are considering a career with SRFECC, please ask yourself the following questions.
- Do you find satisfaction in assisting people in a crisis?
- Can you arrange things or actions in a certain order?
- Do you take the initiative to work independently?
- Are you emotionally stable with an even temperament?
- Can you produce a number of alternative ideas quickly?
- Are you able to receive and apply constructive criticism?
- Can you tolerate a confined work space?
- Do you want a job where each day is different, exciting, and new?
- Do you have sound judgement and the ability to make effective decisions?
- Are you willing to work nights, weekends, holidays, overtime and lengthy shift hours?
- Are you able to remain calm, think clearly and perform detailed tasks in emergency situations?
- Are you willing to put in the extra time and effort to learn the specifics of the job?
- Do you possess a strong work ethic, including arriving to work on time with minimal call outs?
- Can you compartmentalize your emotions to ensure they are not impacting your judgement?
