Emergency Fire Dispatcher - 24/7 Critical Communications

County Emergency Communications; Tyrone (NM); On-site; USD 38,000 - 50,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Insurance coverage

Retirement programs

Paid leave

Professional development

Job summary

County Emergency Communications in Tyrone, NM is seeking Fire Dispatchers to coordinate responses to fires, rescues, and hazardous conditions, with duties including receiving reports, alerting resources, and maintaining radio communications with responding crews.

A high school diploma is commonly required; some positions may require fire dispatch or EMS training. Candidates should be comfortable with computer systems, maps, and radio equipment, with shifts including overnights and weekends.

Qualifications

• High school diploma or recognized equivalency credential is commonly required.
• Comfortable with computer systems, maps, and radio communication.

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

County Emergency Communications in Tyrone, NM is seeking Fire Dispatchers to coordinate responses to fires, rescues, and hazardous conditions, with duties including receiving reports, alerting resources, and maintaining radio communications with responding crews.

A high school diploma is commonly required; some positions may require fire dispatch or EMS training. Candidates should be comfortable with computer systems, maps, and radio equipment, with shifts including overnights and weekends.