Dynamic Fire Dispatcher: Critical Incident Coordination

County Emergency Communications; Searsport (ME); On-site; USD 42,000 - 68,000; Full time

Job summary

County Emergency Communications in Searsport, ME is hiring Fire Dispatchers to coordinate responses to fires, rescues, and other emergencies. The role emphasizes clear radio communication, accurate data entry, and staying calm under pressure as you follow established response plans.

Responsibilities include receiving reports, verifying locations, alerting stations, monitoring units and status, and coordinating mutual aid. A high school diploma is commonly required; training may be provided.

Qualifications

• High school diploma or equivalent is commonly required.
• Fire communications training or certification may be required for some 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

Attention to detail

Calm under pressure

Computer literacy

Education

High school diploma

Tools

Communications systems

Job description

County Emergency Communications in Searsport, ME is hiring Fire Dispatchers to coordinate responses to fires, rescues, and other emergencies. The role emphasizes clear radio communication, accurate data entry, and staying calm under pressure as you follow established response plans.

Responsibilities include receiving reports, verifying locations, alerting stations, monitoring units and status, and coordinating mutual aid. A high school diploma is commonly required; training may be provided.