24/7 Fire Dispatcher | Emergency Communications Pro

County Emergency Communications; Rillito (AZ); On-site; USD 52,000 - 76,000; Full time

Job summary

County Emergency Communications in Rillito, AZ seeks Fire Dispatchers to coordinate responses to fires, rescues, and hazardous conditions. Dispatchers manage incident information, alert resources, and maintain calm, clear radio communications throughout incidents.

Role requires organized information handling, adherence to response plans, and the ability to work with authorized personnel. The job may involve overnight shifts, weekends, holidays, overtime, and surge coverage during major incidents.

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.

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 equivalent

Fire communications training

Job description

County Emergency Communications in Rillito, AZ seeks Fire Dispatchers to coordinate responses to fires, rescues, and hazardous conditions. Dispatchers manage incident information, alert resources, and maintain calm, clear radio communications throughout incidents.

Role requires organized information handling, adherence to response plans, and the ability to work with authorized personnel. The job may involve overnight shifts, weekends, holidays, overtime, and surge coverage during major incidents.