Emergency Fire Dispatcher — 24/7 Public Safety Communications

County Emergency Communications; Ward (CO); On-site; USD 52,000 - 76,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Insurance coverage

Retirement programs

Paid leave

Job summary

County Emergency Communications in Ward, CO seeks experienced Fire Dispatchers to coordinate responses, monitor radios, and document incidents. You will verify locations, alert resources, and relay critical information during emergencies.

Applicants should have strong data entry skills, comfort with computer systems, and the ability to work rotating shifts, including nights, weekends, and holidays. Training and certifications may be required.

Qualifications

• High school diploma or GED required.
• Fire dispatch training or certification may be required for certain assignments.
• Comfort with computers, accurate 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

Job description

County Emergency Communications in Ward, CO seeks experienced Fire Dispatchers to coordinate responses, monitor radios, and document incidents. You will verify locations, alert resources, and relay critical information during emergencies.

Applicants should have strong data entry skills, comfort with computer systems, and the ability to work rotating shifts, including nights, weekends, and holidays. Training and certifications may be required.