Buxton Fire Dispatcher — 24/7 Emergency Communications

Emergency Telecommunicator Services; Buxton (ME); On-site; USD 42,000 - 68,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Insurance coverage

Retirement programs

Paid leave

Employee-support services

Professional development

Job summary

Emergency Telecommunicator Services seeks qualified Fire Dispatchers to coordinate emergency responses in Buxton, ME. Responsibilities include receiving incident details, alerting units, and maintaining clear radio communication with responding crews.

Applicants should be comfortable with computer systems, data entry, maps, and radio operations; some roles may require fire dispatch or EMT training and related certifications.

Qualifications

• High school diploma or GED required; some agencies offer entry-level instruction.
• Comfort with computer systems, accurate data entry, maps and radio communication is important.
• Fire dispatch certification or EMT/incident-management coursework may be required for some 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.

Skills

Clear radio communication

Accurate data entry

Maps familiarity

Attention to detail

Education

High School Diploma or GED

Tools

Fire dispatch software

Radio communication systems

Job description

Emergency Telecommunicator Services seeks qualified Fire Dispatchers to coordinate emergency responses in Buxton, ME. Responsibilities include receiving incident details, alerting units, and maintaining clear radio communication with responding crews.

Applicants should be comfortable with computer systems, data entry, maps, and radio operations; some roles may require fire dispatch or EMT training and related certifications.