24/7 Fire Dispatch Operator: Urgent Incident Response

911 Emergency Communications; Ivins (UT); On-site; USD 42,000 - 65,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Insurance

Paid leave

Overtime pay

Job summary

911 Emergency Communications in Ivins, UT is seeking a dedicated Fire Dispatcher to coordinate responses for fires, rescues, hazardous conditions, and other emergencies. The role involves receiving incident information, alerting resources, and maintaining clear communication with responding crews.

The position requires strong organization, precise data entry, and the ability to follow established response plans while coordinating with authorized personnel.

Qualifications

• High school diploma or GED required.
• Fire dispatch certification, emergency medical dispatch training, or related coursework may be required for some assignments.
• Comfort 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

Clear communication

Radio dispatch

Data entry

Maps/geography

Education

High school diploma

Tools

Computer systems

GIS mapping

Job description

911 Emergency Communications in Ivins, UT is seeking a dedicated Fire Dispatcher to coordinate responses for fires, rescues, hazardous conditions, and other emergencies. The role involves receiving incident information, alerting resources, and maintaining clear communication with responding crews.

The position requires strong organization, precise data entry, and the ability to follow established response plans while coordinating with authorized personnel.