Critical Fire Dispatcher: 24/7 Emergency Communications

Emergency Telecommunicator Services; Redvale (CO); On-site; USD 42,000 - 66,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Insurance coverage

Retirement programs

Paid leave

Professional development

Job summary

Emergency Telecommunicator Services seeks a Fire Dispatcher in Redvale, CO to coordinate fire service responses and maintain critical incident communications. The role requires organized handling of incident details and precise radio communications under established protocols.

Candidates should be comfortable with computer systems, data entry, maps, and radio communication; fire dispatch or EMS training may be required for certain assignments.

Qualifications

• High school diploma or GED commonly required; fire dispatch training may be required for some assignments.
• Applicants should be comfortable with computer systems, data entry, maps, and radio communication.

Responsibilities

• Receive and document reports of fires, rescues, alarms, and hazards.
• Verify incident locations 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 and unit movements during incidents.

Skills

Clear radio communication

Data entry accuracy

Maps literacy

Computer systems proficiency

Organizational skills

Education

High school diploma or GED

Fire dispatch training (optional)

Job description

Emergency Telecommunicator Services seeks a Fire Dispatcher in Redvale, CO to coordinate fire service responses and maintain critical incident communications. The role requires organized handling of incident details and precise radio communications under established protocols.

Candidates should be comfortable with computer systems, data entry, maps, and radio communication; fire dispatch or EMS training may be required for certain assignments.