24/7 Fire Communications Dispatcher

County Emergency Communications; Athens (WI); On-site; USD 45,000 - 60,000; Full time

Job summary

County Emergency Communications in Athens, WI seeks Fire Dispatcher personnel to coordinate responses to fires, rescues, and hazardous incidents. You will receive incident details, alert units, and maintain communications with responding crews.

Applicants should possess a high school diploma or GED and may require dispatch certification or EMS dispatch training for certain assignments. The role may involve all-hours staffing and shift flexibility.

Qualifications

• High school diploma or GED required or commonly required.
• Fire dispatch certification or emergency medical dispatch training may be required for some 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
• Process requests for additional resources through established procedures
• Coordinate mutual-aid communications when assigned
• Record dispatch times, unit movements, and significant incident updates

Skills

Clear radio communication

Attention to detail

Data entry accuracy

Education

High school diploma or GED

Tools

Fire dispatch training

Computer systems proficiency

Job description

County Emergency Communications in Athens, WI seeks Fire Dispatcher personnel to coordinate responses to fires, rescues, and hazardous incidents. You will receive incident details, alert units, and maintain communications with responding crews.

Applicants should possess a high school diploma or GED and may require dispatch certification or EMS dispatch training for certain assignments. The role may involve all-hours staffing and shift flexibility.