Emergency Fire Dispatcher: 24/7 Critical Communications

911 Emergency Communications; Town of Sarona (WI); On-site; USD 42,000 - 66,000; Full time

Job summary

911 Emergency Communications in Wisconsin seeks qualified fire dispatchers to coordinate responses from fire services for incidents in Sarona. The role involves receiving incident details, alerting appropriate resources, and maintaining clear radio communication with responding crews.

Ideal candidates have a high school diploma or equivalent, familiarity with computer systems and maps, and may require fire dispatch or EMS training.

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.
• Applicants should be comfortable with computer systems, accurate data entry, maps, and radio communication.
• Fire dispatch certification, emergency medical dispatch training, or incident-management coursework may be required for particular 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.

Job description

911 Emergency Communications in Wisconsin seeks qualified fire dispatchers to coordinate responses from fire services for incidents in Sarona. The role involves receiving incident details, alerting appropriate resources, and maintaining clear radio communication with responding crews.

Ideal candidates have a high school diploma or equivalent, familiarity with computer systems and maps, and may require fire dispatch or EMS training.