24/7 Fire Dispatcher — Life-Saving Communications

911 Emergency Communications; Kodiak (AK); On-site; USD 55,000 - 75,000; Full time

Job summary

911 Emergency Communications on Saint Paul Island, AK is seeking a Fire Dispatcher to coordinate responses to fires and rescue incidents. You will receive incident information, alert resources, and maintain radio contact with responding crews, following established plans.

The role requires strong organizational skills, accuracy with data entry and maps, and the ability to work rotating shifts, including overnights, weekends, and holidays as needed.

Qualifications

• High school diploma or equivalent required; some employers provide entry-level instruction.
• Fire dispatch certification or EMS training may be required for certain 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.

Education

High school diploma or GED

Job description

911 Emergency Communications on Saint Paul Island, AK is seeking a Fire Dispatcher to coordinate responses to fires and rescue incidents. You will receive incident information, alert resources, and maintain radio contact with responding crews, following established plans.

The role requires strong organizational skills, accuracy with data entry and maps, and the ability to work rotating shifts, including overnights, weekends, and holidays as needed.