Emergency Fire Dispatcher — 24/7 Communications

County Emergency Communications; Angoon (AK); On-site; USD 60,000 - 80,000; Full time

Job summary

County Emergency Communications in Angoon, AK is seeking Fire Dispatcher professionals to coordinate responses to fires, rescues, and other emergencies. You will receive incident details, alert resources, and maintain radio communications with responding crews.

Responsibilities include verifying locations, dispatching apparatus, recording updates, and coordinating mutual aid. A high school diploma is required; training in fire dispatch or EMD is preferred.

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.

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

Attention to detail

Multitasking

Education

High school diploma or GED

Job description

County Emergency Communications in Angoon, AK is seeking Fire Dispatcher professionals to coordinate responses to fires, rescues, and other emergencies. You will receive incident details, alert resources, and maintain radio communications with responding crews.

Responsibilities include verifying locations, dispatching apparatus, recording updates, and coordinating mutual aid. A high school diploma is required; training in fire dispatch or EMD is preferred.