Emergency Fire Dispatcher: 24/7 Critical Communications

County Emergency Communications; New Gloucester (ME); On-site; USD 40,000 - 65,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Insurance coverage

Retirement programs

Paid leave

Employee-support services

Professional development

Job summary

County Emergency Communications in New Gloucester, ME, seeks Fire Dispatcher to coordinate responses to fires, rescues, and hazardous incidents. You will receive incident data, alert resources, and maintain communications with crews on scene.

This role emphasizes precise data handling and effective radio communication. Applicants should have a high school diploma or GED, be comfortable with computer systems, and possess or pursue fire dispatch or EMS training as required by assignments.

Qualifications

• High school diploma or GED required; some employers offer entry-level instruction.
• Comfort with computer systems, accurate data entry, maps and radio communication.
• Fire dispatch certification or emergency medical dispatch training may be required for certain assignments.

Responsibilities

• Receive and document reports of fires, rescues, alarms, and hazardous conditions.
• Verify incident locations and access information, confirm reported risks.
• 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 established procedures.
• Coordinate mutual-aid communications when assigned.
• Record dispatch times and unit movements accurately.

Skills

Calm under pressure

Clear radio communication

Organized information handling

Excellent communication

Education

High school diploma or GED

Job description

County Emergency Communications in New Gloucester, ME, seeks Fire Dispatcher to coordinate responses to fires, rescues, and hazardous incidents. You will receive incident data, alert resources, and maintain communications with crews on scene.

This role emphasizes precise data handling and effective radio communication. Applicants should have a high school diploma or GED, be comfortable with computer systems, and possess or pursue fire dispatch or EMS training as required by assignments.