Emergency Fire Dispatcher — 24/7 Communications

County Emergency Communications; Marshfield (WI); On-site; USD 42,000 - 70,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Insurance coverage

Paid leave

Professional development

Job summary

County Emergency Communications in Marshfield, WI is seeking Fire Dispatchers to coordinate responses to fires, rescues, and hazardous conditions. You will collect incident details, alert resources, and maintain contact with responding crews in a fast-growing environment.

Dispatched shifts can include overnights, weekends, and holidays. Candidates should have a high school diploma or GED, with dispatch training or certification preferred to support critical, steady communications.

Qualifications

• High school diploma or GED commonly required.
• Fire dispatch certification or EMS dispatch training may be required for some assignments.
• Experience with computer systems, data entry, maps, and radio communication is desirable.

Responsibilities

• Receive and document reports of fires, rescues, alarms, and hazards.
• Verify incident locations and access information.
• Alert stations and dispatch apparatus using approved assignments.
• Monitor radio channels, unit availability, and incident status.
• Relay information about occupants, hazards, and changing conditions.
• Process requests for additional resources through procedures.
• Coordinate mutual‑aid communications when assigned.
• Record dispatch times, unit movements, and updates.

Skills

Clear communication

Data entry

Multitasking

Radio procedures

Education

High school diploma

Fire dispatch training

Job description

County Emergency Communications in Marshfield, WI is seeking Fire Dispatchers to coordinate responses to fires, rescues, and hazardous conditions. You will collect incident details, alert resources, and maintain contact with responding crews in a fast-growing environment.

Dispatched shifts can include overnights, weekends, and holidays. Candidates should have a high school diploma or GED, with dispatch training or certification preferred to support critical, steady communications.