Elite Fire Dispatcher — 24/7 Emergency Communications

Emergency Telecommunicator Services; Strong (ME); On-site; USD 38,000 - 62,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Insurance coverage

Retirement programs

Paid leave

Employee-support services

Professional development

Job summary

Emergency Telecommunicator Services seeks fire dispatchers to coordinate responses to fires, rescues, and hazardous conditions in Strong, Maine. The role involves receiving incident information, maintaining current details, and following established response plans under supervision.

Fire dispatchers must be comfortable with computer systems, data entry, maps, and radio communication. Some positions may require fire dispatch certification or emergency medical dispatch training.

Qualifications

• High school diploma or equivalent commonly required.
• Some employers provide entry-level instruction.
• Fire dispatch certification or related training 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.

Education

High school diploma or equivalent

Job description

Emergency Telecommunicator Services seeks fire dispatchers to coordinate responses to fires, rescues, and hazardous conditions in Strong, Maine. The role involves receiving incident information, maintaining current details, and following established response plans under supervision.

Fire dispatchers must be comfortable with computer systems, data entry, maps, and radio communication. Some positions may require fire dispatch certification or emergency medical dispatch training.