Emergency Fire Dispatch Specialist

County Emergency Communications; Casa Grande (AZ); On-site; USD 40,000 - 60,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Overtime pay

Shift premiums

Professional development

Insurance coverage

Retirement programs

Job summary

County Emergency Communications seeks skilled fire dispatchers to coordinate responses in Casa Grande, AZ. You will receive incident details, verify locations, alert units, and maintain clear radio communication throughout emergency responses.

The role involves handling information accurately, following established plans, and staying available for varied shifts including nights, weekends, and holidays. Ideal candidates will be comfortable with computers, data entry, maps, and professional radio

Qualifications

• High school diploma or GED required or equivalent.
• Comfort with computer systems and accurate data entry.
• Ability to read maps and use radio communications effectively.

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

Computer systems

Maps

Education

High school diploma or GED

Job description

County Emergency Communications seeks skilled fire dispatchers to coordinate responses in Casa Grande, AZ. You will receive incident details, verify locations, alert units, and maintain clear radio communication throughout emergency responses.

The role involves handling information accurately, following established plans, and staying available for varied shifts including nights, weekends, and holidays. Ideal candidates will be comfortable with computers, data entry, maps, and professional radio