Critical Fire Dispatcher - 24/7 Emergency Communications

911 Emergency Communications; Cazenovia (WI); On-site; USD 40,000 - 60,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Insurance coverage

Paid leave

Professional development

Job summary

911 Emergency Communications in Wisconsin seeks a fire dispatcher to coordinate responses and maintain clear radio comms. The role requires handling incident information, alerting resources, and maintaining situational updates during emergencies.

Applicants should have a high school diploma or GED; some positions may require fire dispatch or EMS training. Scheduling may include overnight shifts and on-call coverage, with overtime during major incidents.

Qualifications

• Requires a high school diploma or GED; some employers offer entry-level instruction.
• Fire dispatch certification or EMS dispatch training may be required for some positions.

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 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 updates

Education

High school diploma or GED

Tools

Computer systems

Job description

911 Emergency Communications in Wisconsin seeks a fire dispatcher to coordinate responses and maintain clear radio comms. The role requires handling incident information, alerting resources, and maintaining situational updates during emergencies.

Applicants should have a high school diploma or GED; some positions may require fire dispatch or EMS training. Scheduling may include overnight shifts and on-call coverage, with overtime during major incidents.