24/7 Fire Dispatch Operator — Emergency Communications

Emergency Telecommunicator Services; Horseshoe Bend (ID); On-site; USD 45,000 - 65,000; Full time

Job summary

Emergency Telecommunicator Services in Horseshoe Bend, ID seeks a Fire Dispatcher to coordinate responses to fires, rescues, and hazardous conditions. You will receive incident information, alert resources, and maintain radio communications.

Applicants should have a high school diploma or GED; some employers provide instruction, and fire dispatch training may be required for certain assignments. This role may require all-hours staffing.

Qualifications

• High school diploma or GED commonly required.
• Some employers provide entry-level instruction; others seek experienced dispatchers with fire communications training.
• Fire dispatch certification or EMS/incident-management coursework 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

Attention to detail

Clear radio communication

Organizational skills

Data entry

Maps and navigation

Education

High School Diploma or GED

Job description

Emergency Telecommunicator Services in Horseshoe Bend, ID seeks a Fire Dispatcher to coordinate responses to fires, rescues, and hazardous conditions. You will receive incident information, alert resources, and maintain radio communications.

Applicants should have a high school diploma or GED; some employers provide instruction, and fire dispatch training may be required for certain assignments. This role may require all-hours staffing.