24/7 Fire Dispatcher — Emergency Communications Pro

Emergency Telecommunicator Services; Kenduskeag (ME); On-site; USD 45,000 - 65,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Insurance coverage

Retirement programs

Paid leave

Professional development

Job summary

Emergency Telecommunicator Services in Kenduskeag, ME seeks a Fire Dispatcher to coordinate emergency responses and maintain critical incident information. The role requires clear radio communication, accurate data entry, and the ability to access and relay incident details quickly.

Dispatch operations may include night shifts, weekends, holidays, and overtime during major incidents. Applicants typically hold a high school diploma and may need fire dispatch or EMS training certifications

Qualifications

• High school diploma or equivalent commonly required.
• Fire dispatch certification or emergency medical dispatch training may be required for some assignments.
• Ability to operate computer systems and enter data accurately.

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

Radio communication

Data entry

Information handling

Maps

Computer systems

Education

High school diploma

Tools

Computer systems

Job description

Emergency Telecommunicator Services in Kenduskeag, ME seeks a Fire Dispatcher to coordinate emergency responses and maintain critical incident information. The role requires clear radio communication, accurate data entry, and the ability to access and relay incident details quickly.

Dispatch operations may include night shifts, weekends, holidays, and overtime during major incidents. Applicants typically hold a high school diploma and may need fire dispatch or EMS training certifications