Around-the-Clock Fire Dispatcher: Critical Incidents

Emergency Telecommunicator Services; Ward Cove (AK); On-site; USD 60,000 - 90,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Insurance coverage

Retirement programs

Paid leave

Employee-support services

Professional development

Job summary

Emergency Telecommunicator Services in Ward Cove, AK seeks experienced Fire Dispatchers to coordinate responses to fires, rescues, and other emergencies. You will receive incident information, alert resources, and maintain continuous communication with responding crews.

Role requires strong organization, clear radio communication, and adherence to established response plans. Positions may require night shifts, weekends, and overtime during major incidents.

Qualifications

• High school diploma or GED commonly required.
• Applicants should be comfortable with computers, maps, and radio comms.
• Fire dispatch certification or related coursework may be required for some assignments.

Responsibilities

• Receive and document reports of fires, rescues, alarms, and hazards.
• 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

Attention to detail

Organizational skills

Data entry

Education

High school diploma or GED

Tools

Computer systems

Maps

Radio communications

Job description

Emergency Telecommunicator Services in Ward Cove, AK seeks experienced Fire Dispatchers to coordinate responses to fires, rescues, and other emergencies. You will receive incident information, alert resources, and maintain continuous communication with responding crews.

Role requires strong organization, clear radio communication, and adherence to established response plans. Positions may require night shifts, weekends, and overtime during major incidents.