Critical Fire Dispatch Pro — 24/7 Emergency Response

County Emergency Communications; Nutting Lake (MA); On-site; USD 55,000 - 70,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Insurance coverage

Retirement programs

Paid leave

Professional development

Job summary

County Emergency Communications in Nutting Lake, MA seeks fire dispatchers to coordinate responses to fires, rescues, and hazardous conditions. You will receive incident information, alert resources, and maintain communication with responding crews. A high school diploma is commonly required, with certification and training as needed.

Dispatch roles may involve overnight, weekend, and holiday shifts. Strong data entry, radio communication, and computer system skills are essential for accurate

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.

Skills

Data entry

Radio communication

Attention to detail

Organized information

Education

High school diploma

Tools

Computer systems

Job description

County Emergency Communications in Nutting Lake, MA seeks fire dispatchers to coordinate responses to fires, rescues, and hazardous conditions. You will receive incident information, alert resources, and maintain communication with responding crews. A high school diploma is commonly required, with certification and training as needed.

Dispatch roles may involve overnight, weekend, and holiday shifts. Strong data entry, radio communication, and computer system skills are essential for accurate