24/7 Fire Dispatcher – Emergency Communications

County Emergency Communications; Tunnel City (WI); On-site; USD 42,000 - 64,000; Full time

Job summary

County Emergency Communications in Tunnel City, WI seeks Fire Dispatchers to coordinate responses to fires, rescues, and hazardous incidents. You will receive incident details, alert resources, and maintain radio communications with responding crews, following established plans and directions.

Applicants should have a high school diploma or GED; some roles require fire dispatch certification or emergency medical dispatch training.

Qualifications

• A high school diploma or recognized equivalency credential is commonly required.
• Some employers provide entry-level instruction; others seek experienced dispatchers with fire communications training.
• Fire dispatch certification or emergency medical dispatch training 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

Public safety dispatch

Radio communication

Attention to detail

Team coordination

Education

High school diploma or GED

Tools

Computer systems

Radio equipment

Job description

County Emergency Communications in Tunnel City, WI seeks Fire Dispatchers to coordinate responses to fires, rescues, and hazardous incidents. You will receive incident details, alert resources, and maintain radio communications with responding crews, following established plans and directions.

Applicants should have a high school diploma or GED; some roles require fire dispatch certification or emergency medical dispatch training.