Emergency Fire Dispatcher — 24/7 Critical Response

County Emergency Communications; Town of Fox Lake (WI); On-site; USD 42,000 - 62,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Insurance coverage

Retirement programs

Paid leave

Professional development

Job summary

County Emergency Communications in Fox Lake, WI, invites qualified applicants for Fire Dispatcher opportunities. The role coordinates fire-related responses, uses radio and computer systems to log incidents.

Responsibilities include receiving reports, verifying locations, alerting units, monitoring channels, and documenting updates during incidents. Candidates typically hold a high school diploma and may need fire dispatch training.

Qualifications

• High school diploma or GED required; fire dispatch training may be required for certain postings.
• Comfort with computer systems, data entry, 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

Skills

Data entry

Radio communication

Computer skills

Maps

Education

High school diploma or GED

Job description

County Emergency Communications in Fox Lake, WI, invites qualified applicants for Fire Dispatcher opportunities. The role coordinates fire-related responses, uses radio and computer systems to log incidents.

Responsibilities include receiving reports, verifying locations, alerting units, monitoring channels, and documenting updates during incidents. Candidates typically hold a high school diploma and may need fire dispatch training.