Emergency Fire Dispatcher — 24/7 Critical Communications

County Emergency Communications; Woonsocket (RI); On-site; USD 42,000 - 64,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Insurance coverage

Retirement programs

Paid leave

Professional development

Job summary

County Emergency Communications in Woonsocket, RI seeks Fire Dispatcher opportunities to coordinate fire-responder resources, verify incident details, and maintain clear radio communications during emergencies. Applicants should have a high school diploma or GED, fire dispatch certification or related training, and comfort with computers, data entry, mapping, and radio operations.

Fire dispatch roles may require night shifts, weekends, overtime, and on-call coverage; training and certifications

Qualifications

• High school diploma or GED is commonly required.
• Fire dispatch certification or related training may be required for some assignments.
• Emergency medical dispatch training or incident-management coursework may be needed.

Responsibilities

• Receive and document reports of fires, rescues, alarms, and hazards.
• 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.

Skills

Radio communication

Data entry

Computer systems

Maps

Attention to detail

Education

High school diploma or GED

Fire dispatch certification

Emergency medical dispatch training

Incident-management coursework

Job description

County Emergency Communications in Woonsocket, RI seeks Fire Dispatcher opportunities to coordinate fire-responder resources, verify incident details, and maintain clear radio communications during emergencies. Applicants should have a high school diploma or GED, fire dispatch certification or related training, and comfort with computers, data entry, mapping, and radio operations.

Fire dispatch roles may require night shifts, weekends, overtime, and on-call coverage; training and certifications