Emergency Fire Dispatcher - 24/7 Incident Coordination

County Emergency Communications; Hollis (NH); On-site; USD 45,000 - 70,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Insurance coverage

Retirement programs

Paid leave

Employee-support services

Professional development

Job summary

County Emergency Communications seeks qualified Fire Dispatchers in Hollis, NH. You will coordinate responses to fires, rescues, and hazardous conditions, maintain incident details, and follow established response plans with authorized personnel.

The role requires working with computer systems, precise data entry, maps, and radio communication. Certification or coursework in fire dispatch or EMS incident management may be required for specific assignments.

Qualifications

• High school diploma or recognized equivalency required; some employers provide entry-level instruction.
• Fire dispatch certification or EMS/incident-management coursework may be required for certain 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.

Education

High school diploma or equivalent

Job description

County Emergency Communications seeks qualified Fire Dispatchers in Hollis, NH. You will coordinate responses to fires, rescues, and hazardous conditions, maintain incident details, and follow established response plans with authorized personnel.

The role requires working with computer systems, precise data entry, maps, and radio communication. Certification or coursework in fire dispatch or EMS incident management may be required for specific assignments.