24/7 Fire Dispatcher — Emergency Communications

County Emergency Communications; Henefer (UT); On-site; USD 42,000 - 64,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Insurance coverage

Retirement programs

Paid leave

Job summary

County Emergency Communications in Henefer, UT is seeking fire dispatchers to coordinate responses to fires, rescues, and other emergencies. You will receive incident information, alert resources, maintain radio communications, and follow established response plans.

Job responsibilities include documenting reports, verifying locations, dispatching units, and coordinating mutual aid. A high school diploma or GED is commonly required, with dispatch or EMT training preferred for certain postings.

Qualifications

• High school diploma or GED required; fire dispatch training may be required for some postings.
• Comfort with computers, maps, and radio communications is expected.

Responsibilities

• Receive and document reports of fires, rescues, alarms, and hazards.
• Verify incident locations and access information.
• Alert stations and dispatch apparatus using approved 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 and significant incident updates.

Job description

County Emergency Communications in Henefer, UT is seeking fire dispatchers to coordinate responses to fires, rescues, and other emergencies. You will receive incident information, alert resources, maintain radio communications, and follow established response plans.

Job responsibilities include documenting reports, verifying locations, dispatching units, and coordinating mutual aid. A high school diploma or GED is commonly required, with dispatch or EMT training preferred for certain postings.