Emergency Fire Dispatcher – 24/7 Ops & Overtime

Emergency Telecommunicator Services; Mescalero (NM); On-site; USD 40,000 - 60,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Insurance coverage

Retirement programs

Paid leave

Professional development

Job summary

Emergency Telecommunicator Services in Mescalero, NM seeks Fire Dispatcher professionals to coordinate responses to fires, rescues, and hazardous incidents. The role emphasizes accurate data entry, radio communication, and adherence to incident plans within 24/7 dispatch environments.

Applicants typically need a high school diploma or equivalent, with possible fire dispatch training. Work involves overnight, weekend, and holiday coverage, with overtime during major incidents.

Qualifications

• High school diploma or equivalency required.
• Fire dispatch training may be required for some assignments.

Responsibilities

• Receive and document reports of fires, rescues, alarms, and hazards.
• Verify incident locations and access information.
• Alert stations and dispatch apparatus using approved assignments.
• Monitor radio channels, unit status, and incident updates.
• Process requests for additional resources through established procedures.
• Coordinate mutual-aid communications when assigned.
• Record times, movements, and significant updates.

Job description

Emergency Telecommunicator Services in Mescalero, NM seeks Fire Dispatcher professionals to coordinate responses to fires, rescues, and hazardous incidents. The role emphasizes accurate data entry, radio communication, and adherence to incident plans within 24/7 dispatch environments.

Applicants typically need a high school diploma or equivalent, with possible fire dispatch training. Work involves overnight, weekend, and holiday coverage, with overtime during major incidents.