Emergency Fire Dispatcher - 24/7 Communications

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

Benefits offered by this job

Insurance coverage

Retirement programs

Paid leave

Professional development

Job summary

County Emergency Communications in Kellnersville, WI is seeking Fire Dispatcher candidates to coordinate responses to fires, rescues, and hazardous conditions. You will receive incident information, alert resources, and maintain communications with responding crews.

This role requires organized information handling, clear radio communication, and adherence to procedures. Work may include overnight shifts, weekends, holidays, overtime, and surge coverage during major incidents.

Qualifications

• A high school diploma or GED is commonly required.
• Some employers offer entry-level instruction.
• Fire dispatch certification or EMS dispatch training 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

Radio communication

Data entry

Maps

Education

High School Diploma or GED

Job description

County Emergency Communications in Kellnersville, WI is seeking Fire Dispatcher candidates to coordinate responses to fires, rescues, and hazardous conditions. You will receive incident information, alert resources, and maintain communications with responding crews.

This role requires organized information handling, clear radio communication, and adherence to procedures. Work may include overnight shifts, weekends, holidays, overtime, and surge coverage during major incidents.