Emergency Fire Dispatcher - 24/7 Response Coordinator

Emergency Telecommunicator Services; Ashaway (RI); On-site; USD 42,000 - 56,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Insurance

Retirement plan

Paid leave

Support services

Professional development

Overtime pay

Job summary

Emergency Telecommunicator Services in Ashaway, RI is seeking fire dispatchers to coordinate responses to fires, rescues, and hazardous conditions. This role requires meticulous information handling, clear radio communication, and adherence to established response plans.

Fire dispatchers monitor incidents, verify locations, alert stations, coordinate resources, and maintain unit status across shifts, including overnight, weekends, and holidays as needed.

Qualifications

• A high school diploma or recognized equivalency credential is commonly required.
• Some employers provide entry-level instruction; others seek experienced dispatchers with fire communications training.
• 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

Radio communication

Data entry

Maps

Computer systems

Education

High school diploma

Job description

Emergency Telecommunicator Services in Ashaway, RI is seeking fire dispatchers to coordinate responses to fires, rescues, and hazardous conditions. This role requires meticulous information handling, clear radio communication, and adherence to established response plans.

Fire dispatchers monitor incidents, verify locations, alert stations, coordinate resources, and maintain unit status across shifts, including overnight, weekends, and holidays as needed.