Critical Fire Dispatcher — 24/7 Emergency Ops

Emergency Telecommunicator Services; Town of Siren (WI); On-site; USD 42,000 - 65,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Insurance

Retirement programs

Paid leave

Employee-support services

Professional development

Job summary

Emergency Telecommunicator Services in Siren, WI is seeking Fire Dispatcher to coordinate responses to fires, rescues, and hazards, receiving incident details, alerting resources, and maintaining communications with responding crews. The role requires organized information handling, clear radio communication, and adherence to response plans.

Work may include overnight shifts, weekends, holidays, and overtime during major incidents.

Qualifications

• A high school diploma or recognized equivalency credential is commonly required.
• 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

Job description

Emergency Telecommunicator Services in Siren, WI is seeking Fire Dispatcher to coordinate responses to fires, rescues, and hazards, receiving incident details, alerting resources, and maintaining communications with responding crews. The role requires organized information handling, clear radio communication, and adherence to response plans.

Work may include overnight shifts, weekends, holidays, and overtime during major incidents.