Emergency Fire Dispatch Specialist

911 Emergency Communications; Sutton-Alpine (AK); On-site; USD 50,000 - 65,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Insurance coverage

Paid leave

Professional development

Job summary

911 Emergency Communications in Sutton, AK is seeking a Fire Dispatcher to coordinate responses to fires, rescues, hazardous conditions, and other emergencies. You will receive incident information, alert resources, and maintain radio communication with responding crews.

The role demands organized handling of information and clear radio communication. Dispatchers must keep incident details current, follow established response plans, and work under direction from authorized personnel.

Qualifications

• High school diploma or equivalent required; some employers may require fire dispatch training or related coursework.
• Candidates should be comfortable with computer systems, data entry, maps, and radio communication.
• Certifications in fire dispatch, emergency medical dispatch, or incident-management coursework may be required for certain 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

Organized information handling

Clear radio communication

Attention to detail

Education

High School Diploma or GED

Tools

Computer systems

Maps

Radio communications equipment

Job description

911 Emergency Communications in Sutton, AK is seeking a Fire Dispatcher to coordinate responses to fires, rescues, hazardous conditions, and other emergencies. You will receive incident information, alert resources, and maintain radio communication with responding crews.

The role demands organized handling of information and clear radio communication. Dispatchers must keep incident details current, follow established response plans, and work under direction from authorized personnel.