Emergency Fire Dispatcher: 24/7 Critical Communications

County Emergency Communications; Junction (UT); On-site; USD 32,000 - 52,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Insurance coverage

Retirement programs

Paid leave

Employee-support services

Professional development

Job summary

County Emergency Communications in Junction, UT is seeking Fire Dispatcher opportunities. Dispatchers coordinate responses to fires, rescues, and hazards, verify locations, and alert resources using established procedures.

Applicants should be comfortable with computer systems, data entry, maps, and radio communication. Training and certifications may be required for certain assignments.

Qualifications

• High school diploma or GED required or equivalent.
• Comfort with computer systems and accurate data entry.
• Experience in fire communications training is a plus.

Responsibilities

• Receive and document reports of fires, rescues, alarms, and hazards.
• Verify incident locations and reported risks.
• Alert stations and dispatch equipment using approved assignments.
• Monitor radio channels and incident status.
• Record dispatch times and unit movements.
• Coordinate mutual-aid communications when needed.
• Maintain incident details and update as conditions change.

Skills

Radio communication

Attention to detail

Data entry

Maps

Education

High school diploma/GED

Tools

Computer systems

Data entry

Maps

Job description

County Emergency Communications in Junction, UT is seeking Fire Dispatcher opportunities. Dispatchers coordinate responses to fires, rescues, and hazards, verify locations, and alert resources using established procedures.

Applicants should be comfortable with computer systems, data entry, maps, and radio communication. Training and certifications may be required for certain assignments.