24/7 Fire Communications Dispatcher

911 Emergency Communications; Gillette (WY); On-site; USD 42,000 - 63,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Insurance coverage

Retirement programs

Paid leave

Employee support services

Professional development

Job summary

911 Emergency Communications in Gillette, Wyoming is seeking Fire Dispatchers to coordinate fire service responses. You will receive incident information, document details, and alert appropriate resources while maintaining clear radio communication.

Role requires organized information handling and adherence to incident plans, with potential overnight shifts, weekends, holidays and overtime during major incidents.

Qualifications

• High school diploma or equivalent required.
• Fire dispatch certification or related training may be required for some assignments.
• Comfort with computer systems, data entry, maps and radio communication.

Responsibilities

• Receive and document reports of fires, rescues, alarms, and hazards.
• Verify incident locations, access information and reported risks.
• Alert stations and dispatch apparatus using approved assignments.
• Monitor radio channels, unit availability and incident status.
• Relay information about occupants and changing conditions.
• Process requests for additional resources through procedures.
• Coordinate mutual-aid communications when assigned.
• Record dispatch times, unit movements and updates.

Skills

Attention to detail

Clear communication

Computer literacy

Education

High school diploma or equivalent

Job description

911 Emergency Communications in Gillette, Wyoming is seeking Fire Dispatchers to coordinate fire service responses. You will receive incident information, document details, and alert appropriate resources while maintaining clear radio communication.

Role requires organized information handling and adherence to incident plans, with potential overnight shifts, weekends, holidays and overtime during major incidents.