Emergency Fire Dispatcher (24/7 Ops)

County Emergency Communications; Ripon (WI); On-site; USD 45,000 - 65,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Insurance coverage

Retirement programs

Paid leave

Professional development

Job summary

County Emergency Communications in Ripon, Wisconsin seeks a Fire Dispatcher to coordinate responses to fires, rescues, and hazardous conditions. You will receive incident details, alert resources, and maintain radio communications with responding crews.

A high level of organization, clear radio communication, and the ability to follow established response plans are essential. Some positions may require fire dispatch training or EMS dispatch certification.

Qualifications

• High school diploma or GED commonly required.
• Fire dispatch certification or EMS dispatch training 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 GED commonly required

Fire dispatch certification and/or emergency medical dispatch training may be required

Job description

County Emergency Communications in Ripon, Wisconsin seeks a Fire Dispatcher to coordinate responses to fires, rescues, and hazardous conditions. You will receive incident details, alert resources, and maintain radio communications with responding crews.

A high level of organization, clear radio communication, and the ability to follow established response plans are essential. Some positions may require fire dispatch training or EMS dispatch certification.