24/7 Fire Communications Dispatcher

County Emergency Communications; Gambell (AK); On-site; USD 52,000 - 68,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Insurance

Retirement plan

Paid leave

Employee support

Professional development

Job summary

County Emergency Communications in Gambell, AK is seeking a dependable Fire Dispatcher to support 24/7 emergency response. You will receive and document reports, verify locations, alert stations, monitor radio channels, and relay critical information to responders to ensure rapid, coordinated action.

The role requires comfort with computer systems, precise data entry, maps, and radio communications; fire dispatch certification or related training may be required for certain assignments.

Qualifications

• High school diploma or GED commonly required.
• Fire dispatch certification or related training may be required for some assignments.
• Comfortable with computer systems and accurate data entry.

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

Accurate data entry

Radio communications

Attention to detail

Education

High School Diploma or GED

Fire dispatch certification

Tools

Computer systems

Maps

Radio communications

Job description

County Emergency Communications in Gambell, AK is seeking a dependable Fire Dispatcher to support 24/7 emergency response. You will receive and document reports, verify locations, alert stations, monitor radio channels, and relay critical information to responders to ensure rapid, coordinated action.

The role requires comfort with computer systems, precise data entry, maps, and radio communications; fire dispatch certification or related training may be required for certain assignments.