Emergency Fire Dispatcher (24/7 Shifts)

Emergency Telecommunicator Services; Cuba City (WI); On-site; USD 52,000 - 75,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Insurance coverage

Paid leave

Professional development

Job summary

Emergency Telecommunicator Services is seeking qualified Fire Dispatchers for opportunities in Cuba City, WI. You will coordinate responses to fires, rescues, hazardous conditions, and other emergencies, maintaining clear radio communication and following established response plans.

Applicants should have a high school diploma or GED, and may need fire dispatch certification or EMS dispatch training. The role may require shift work and continuous readiness for emergencies, including overtime

Qualifications

• A high school diploma or recognized equivalency credential is commonly required.
• Fire dispatch certification, emergency medical dispatch training, or incident-management coursework may be required for particular assignments.
• 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

Skills

Organizational skills

Clear communication

Attention to detail

Ability to work shifts

Education

High school diploma or GED

Fire dispatch certification

Emergency medical dispatch training

Tools

Computer systems

Radio communication

Maps

Job description

Emergency Telecommunicator Services is seeking qualified Fire Dispatchers for opportunities in Cuba City, WI. You will coordinate responses to fires, rescues, hazardous conditions, and other emergencies, maintaining clear radio communication and following established response plans.

Applicants should have a high school diploma or GED, and may need fire dispatch certification or EMS dispatch training. The role may require shift work and continuous readiness for emergencies, including overtime