24/7 Fire Dispatcher — Critical Emergency Communications

County Emergency Communications; Honokaa (HI); On-site; USD 60,000 - 75,000; Full time

Job summary

County Emergency Communications in Honokaa, HI is seeking Fire Dispatchers to coordinate responses to fires, rescues, hazardous conditions, and other emergencies. You will receive incident information, alert appropriate resources, and maintain radio communication with responding crews.

This role requires organized information handling, calm decision making, and the ability to follow established response plans. Fire dispatch certification or related training may be required.

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

Education

High school diploma or recognized equivalency credential

Job description

County Emergency Communications in Honokaa, HI is seeking Fire Dispatchers to coordinate responses to fires, rescues, hazardous conditions, and other emergencies. You will receive incident information, alert appropriate resources, and maintain radio communication with responding crews.

This role requires organized information handling, calm decision making, and the ability to follow established response plans. Fire dispatch certification or related training may be required.