Emergency Fire Dispatcher — 24/7 Radio & Responders

911 Emergency Communications; Kotzebue (AK); On-site; USD 52,000 - 78,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Insurance

Retirement plan

Paid leave

Employee support services

Professional development

Job summary

911 Emergency Communications in Kotzebue, AK seeks dedicated Fire Dispatchers to coordinate responses to fires, rescues, and hazardous conditions. You will document reports, alert appropriate resources, and maintain radio communications with responding crews from a workstation.

Ideal candidates will have a high school diploma, comfort with computer systems and accurate data entry, and may require fire dispatch or EMS training.

Qualifications

• High school diploma or equivalent is commonly required.
• Applicants should be comfortable with computer systems, accurate data entry, maps, and radio communication.
• Fire dispatch certification, emergency medical dispatch training, or incident-management coursework may be required for particular 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

Skills

Organizational skills

Clear radio communication

Data entry

Computer literacy

Education

High school diploma or equivalent

Tools

Radio dispatch software

Computer terminals

Maps and reference tools

Job description

911 Emergency Communications in Kotzebue, AK seeks dedicated Fire Dispatchers to coordinate responses to fires, rescues, and hazardous conditions. You will document reports, alert appropriate resources, and maintain radio communications with responding crews from a workstation.

Ideal candidates will have a high school diploma, comfort with computer systems and accurate data entry, and may require fire dispatch or EMS training.