East Weymouth Fire Dispatcher — 24/7 Incident Coordination

911 Emergency Communications; East Weymouth (MA); On-site; USD 52,000 - 75,000; Full time

Job summary

911 Emergency Communications in East Weymouth, MA is seeking Fire Dispatchers to coordinate responses for fires, rescues, hazardous conditions, and other emergencies. Dispatchers manage incident information, alert resources, and maintain communication with responding crews.

Required are a high school diploma or equivalent; fire dispatch and EMS training are often required for specific roles. Proficiency with computer systems, data entry, maps, and radio communication is essential.

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.
• Applicants should be comfortable with computer systems, accurate data entry, maps, and radio communication.

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

911 Emergency Communications in East Weymouth, MA is seeking Fire Dispatchers to coordinate responses for fires, rescues, hazardous conditions, and other emergencies. Dispatchers manage incident information, alert resources, and maintain communication with responding crews.

Required are a high school diploma or equivalent; fire dispatch and EMS training are often required for specific roles. Proficiency with computer systems, data entry, maps, and radio communication is essential.