Emergency Fire Dispatcher — 24/7 Response & Radio Ops

County Emergency Communications; New Hampton (NH); On-site; USD 42,000 - 62,000; Full time

Job summary

County Emergency Communications in New Hampton, NH seeks a Fire Dispatcher to coordinate responses to fires, rescues, and emergencies, receive incident information, alert resources, and maintain contact with responding crews.

The role requires organized information handling, clear radio communication, and adherence to established response plans. A high school diploma or equivalent is commonly required, with training provided; fire dispatch certification may be required for certain assignments.

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.

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 equivalent credential

Tools

Computer systems

Maps

Radio communication

Job description

County Emergency Communications in New Hampton, NH seeks a Fire Dispatcher to coordinate responses to fires, rescues, and emergencies, receive incident information, alert resources, and maintain contact with responding crews.

The role requires organized information handling, clear radio communication, and adherence to established response plans. A high school diploma or equivalent is commonly required, with training provided; fire dispatch certification may be required for certain assignments.