Emergency Fire Dispatcher

Emergency Telecommunicator Services; Almo (ID); On-site; USD 42,000 - 68,000; Full time

Job summary

Emergency Telecommunicator Services in Almo, ID is seeking Fire Dispatchers to coordinate responses to fires, rescues, hazardous conditions, and other emergencies.

Operations require organized information handling and clear radio communication, following incident response plans and directions from authorized personnel. Fire communications may require staffing at all hours; shifts can include overnight, weekends, holidays, overtime, and additional coverage during major incidents.

Qualifications

• High school diploma or recognized equivalency credential commonly required.
• Fire dispatch certification or related training may be required for particular assignments.
• Comfort 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

Emergency Telecommunicator Services in Almo, ID is seeking Fire Dispatchers to coordinate responses to fires, rescues, hazardous conditions, and other emergencies.

Operations require organized information handling and clear radio communication, following incident response plans and directions from authorized personnel. Fire communications may require staffing at all hours; shifts can include overnight, weekends, holidays, overtime, and additional coverage during major incidents.