Critical Fire Dispatch Specialist

Emergency Telecommunicator Services; Upper Kalskag (AK); On-site; USD 55,000 - 75,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Insurance coverage

Retirement programs

Paid leave

Employee support services

Professional development

Job summary

Emergency Telecommunicator Services in Kalskag, Alaska seeks a Fire Dispatcher to coordinate responses, verify locations, alert units, and monitor radio communications. This role requires strong data entry skills and comfort with computer systems, with fire dispatch training often required for specific assignments.

The position entails shift work, including nights, weekends, and overtime as needed, and candidates should be prepared for high-pressure incident moments while maintaining accurate

Qualifications

• High school diploma or equivalent required.
• Comfortable with computer systems and accurate data entry.
• Fire dispatch certification or related coursework may be required for some assignments.

Responsibilities

• Receive and document reports of fires, rescues, alarms, and hazardous conditions.
• Verify incident locations and access information.
• Alert stations and dispatch units using approved 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 and significant incident updates.

Skills

Radio communication

Attention to detail

Organizational skills

Data entry

Education

High school diploma

Job description

Emergency Telecommunicator Services in Kalskag, Alaska seeks a Fire Dispatcher to coordinate responses, verify locations, alert units, and monitor radio communications. This role requires strong data entry skills and comfort with computer systems, with fire dispatch training often required for specific assignments.

The position entails shift work, including nights, weekends, and overtime as needed, and candidates should be prepared for high-pressure incident moments while maintaining accurate