Critical Fire Dispatcher – 24/7 Emergency Ops

County Emergency Communications; Peralta (NM); On-site; USD 40,000 - 60,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Insurance coverage

Retirement programs

Paid leave

Employee-support services

Professional development

Overtime eligibility

Job summary

County Emergency Communications in Peralta, NM is hiring Fire Dispatchers to coordinate responses to fires, rescues, and hazards. The role involves receiving incident information, alerting resources, and maintaining communication with responding crews.

These dispatchers help ensure accurate data entry and clear radio communications on a variety of shifts. Fire dispatch certification or related training may be required for certain assignments; applicants should be comfortable with computer

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.
• Applicants should be comfortable with computer systems, accurate data entry, maps, and radio communication.
• Fire dispatch certification, emergency medical dispatch training, or incident-management coursework may be required for particular 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

Radio communication

Data entry

Education

High school diploma or GED

Tools

Computer systems

Maps

Radio equipment

Job description

County Emergency Communications in Peralta, NM is hiring Fire Dispatchers to coordinate responses to fires, rescues, and hazards. The role involves receiving incident information, alerting resources, and maintaining communication with responding crews.

These dispatchers help ensure accurate data entry and clear radio communications on a variety of shifts. Fire dispatch certification or related training may be required for certain assignments; applicants should be comfortable with computer