Elite Fire Dispatcher: 24/7 Incident Communications

Emergency Telecommunicator Services; Evergreen (CO); On-site; USD 55,000 - 90,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Insurance coverage

Retirement programs

Paid leave

Employee-support services

Professional development

Job summary

Emergency Telecommunicator Services in Evergreen, CO is seeking Fire Dispatchers to coordinate responses to fires, rescues, and hazardous conditions. You will receive incident details, alert stations, and maintain radio communication with responding crews.

A high school diploma or GED is commonly required; fire dispatch certification or emergency medical dispatch training may be needed for certain postings.

Qualifications

• High school diploma or GED required, with relevant dispatch training preferred.
• Fire dispatch certification or EMD training may be required for certain postings.
• Experience with radio communications and incident reporting is beneficial.
• Applicants should be comfortable with computer systems and maps.

Responsibilities

• Receive and document reports of fires, rescues, alarms, and hazards.
• Verify incident locations and reported risks.
• Alert stations and dispatch appropriate units.
• Monitor radio channels and unit status.
• Relay information about occupants and changing conditions.
• Process requests for additional resources.
• Coordinate mutual-aid communications when assigned.
• Record dispatch times and significant updates.

Skills

Radio communication

Data entry

Maps

Computer systems

Clear communication

Education

High school diploma or GED

Fire dispatch certification

Emergency medical dispatch training

Incident-management coursework

Tools

Computer systems

Radio consoles

Job description

Emergency Telecommunicator Services in Evergreen, CO is seeking Fire Dispatchers to coordinate responses to fires, rescues, and hazardous conditions. You will receive incident details, alert stations, and maintain radio communication with responding crews.

A high school diploma or GED is commonly required; fire dispatch certification or emergency medical dispatch training may be needed for certain postings.