Fire Dispatcher: 24/7 Emergency Communications Pro

County Emergency Communications; Italia; On-site; EUR 26,000 - 38,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Insurance coverage

Retirement programs

Paid leave

Employee-support services

Professional development

Job summary

County Emergency Communications seeks fire dispatchers to coordinate emergency responses within Italy. The role involves receiving and documenting incident details, verifying locations, and alerting units using established response assignments.

Applicants should have a high school diploma, comfort with computers and maps, and radio communication. Certifications or EMS dispatch training may be required for certain postings; overtime and all-hours staffing may apply.

Qualifications

• A high school diploma or recognized equivalency credential is commonly required.
• Some employers provide entry-level instruction; others seek experienced dispatchers with fire communications training.
• Fire dispatch certification or related coursework may be required for particular assignments.

Responsibilities

• Receive and document reports of fires, rescues, alarms, and hazardous conditions.
• Verify incident locations, access information, and reported risks.
• Alert stations and dispatch apparatus using approved response assignments.
• Monitor radio channels, unit availability, and incident status.
• Relay information about occupants, hazards, and changing conditions.
• Record dispatch times, unit movements, and significant incident updates.

Skills

Data entry accuracy

Radio communication

Map reading

Computer systems literacy

Education

High school diploma

Job description

County Emergency Communications seeks fire dispatchers to coordinate emergency responses within Italy. The role involves receiving and documenting incident details, verifying locations, and alerting units using established response assignments.

Applicants should have a high school diploma, comfort with computers and maps, and radio communication. Certifications or EMS dispatch training may be required for certain postings; overtime and all-hours staffing may apply.