24/7 Fire Dispatcher: Incident Coordination

911 Emergency Communications; Meeker (CO); On-site; USD 42,000 - 64,000; Full time

Job summary

911 Emergency Communications in Rio Blanco is seeking qualified Fire Dispatchers to coordinate responses to fires, rescues, and hazardous conditions. You will verify locations, alert stations, and monitor active incidents while maintaining clear radio communications.

Entry may require fire dispatch certification or EMS dispatch training. Applicants should be comfortable with computer systems, maps, and accurate data entry as essential skills for this role.

Qualifications

• A high school diploma or recognized equivalency credential is commonly required.
• Fire dispatch certification, emergency medical dispatch training, or incident-management coursework may be required for particular assignments.
• Applicants should be comfortable with computer systems, accurate data entry, maps, and radio communication.

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

Attention to detail

Communications

Map reading

Computer literacy

Education

High school diploma or GED

Fire dispatch certification

Emergency medical dispatch training

Incident-management coursework

Tools

Radio systems

Dispatch software

Computer systems

Job description

911 Emergency Communications in Rio Blanco is seeking qualified Fire Dispatchers to coordinate responses to fires, rescues, and hazardous conditions. You will verify locations, alert stations, and monitor active incidents while maintaining clear radio communications.

Entry may require fire dispatch certification or EMS dispatch training. Applicants should be comfortable with computer systems, maps, and accurate data entry as essential skills for this role.