Emergency Fire Dispatcher

County Emergency Communications; Lapwai (ID); On-site; USD 40,000 - 60,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Insurance coverage

Retirement programs

Paid leave

Employee-support services

Professional development

Job summary

County Emergency Communications seeks Fire Dispatcher in Lapwai, ID to coordinate responses to fires, rescues, and hazardous conditions. You will receive incident details, alert resources, and maintain continuous communication with responding crews.

The role requires precise data entry, strong radio communication, and adherence to established response plans. Training and certifications may be required for certain assignments, with scheduling that may include overnight and weekend shifts.

Qualifications

• A high school diploma or recognized equivalency credential is commonly required. Some employers provide entry-level instruction; others seek experienced dispatchers with fire communications training.
• Applicants should be comfortable with computer systems, accurate data entry, maps, and radio communication. Fire dispatch certification, emergency medical dispatch training, or incident-management coursework may be required for particular 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

Computer systems

Data entry

Maps

Radio communication

Education

High school diploma or GED

Job description

County Emergency Communications seeks Fire Dispatcher in Lapwai, ID to coordinate responses to fires, rescues, and hazardous conditions. You will receive incident details, alert resources, and maintain continuous communication with responding crews.

The role requires precise data entry, strong radio communication, and adherence to established response plans. Training and certifications may be required for certain assignments, with scheduling that may include overnight and weekend shifts.