24/7 Fire Communications Dispatcher

County Emergency Communications; Goulding's (UT); On-site; USD 42,000 - 56,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Insurance coverage

Retirement plan

Paid leave

Job summary

County Emergency Communications seeks qualified Fire Dispatchers to document reports of fires, rescues, and hazards, verify locations, and coordinate with stations and units using approved response assignments.

Ideal candidates have at least a high school diploma, comfort with computer systems and entry of accurate data, and may require fire dispatch certification or EMS dispatch training for specialized roles. Overtime and shift coverage may be required.

Qualifications

• A high school diploma or GED is commonly required; some employers provide entry-level instruction.
• Fire dispatch certification or related coursework may be required for certain assignments.
• Applicants should be comfortable with computer systems, accurate data entry, maps, and radio communication.

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

Radio communication

Data entry

Computer systems

Maps

Education

High School Diploma

Tools

Radio equipment

Job description

County Emergency Communications seeks qualified Fire Dispatchers to document reports of fires, rescues, and hazards, verify locations, and coordinate with stations and units using approved response assignments.

Ideal candidates have at least a high school diploma, comfort with computer systems and entry of accurate data, and may require fire dispatch certification or EMS dispatch training for specialized roles. Overtime and shift coverage may be required.