Emergency Fire Dispatcher 24/7 Shifts & Benefits

Emergency Telecommunicator Services; Niwot (CO); Sur place; USD 52 000 - 78 000; Plein temps

Avantages offerts par ce poste

Insurance coverage

Retirement programs

Paid leave

Employee support services

Professional development

Résumé du poste

Emergency Telecommunicator Services in Niwot seeks skilled Fire Dispatchers to coordinate responses for fires, rescues, and hazards. You will receive incident details, verify locations, and alert responding units to ensure rapid, safe action.

This role requires calm under pressure, precise data entry, and strong radio communication. Training may be provided, and some assignments require fire dispatch or EMS certifications.

Qualifications

• High school diploma or equivalent is commonly required.
• Some employers provide entry-level instruction; others seek experienced dispatchers.
• Comfort with computer systems, maps, and radio communication.
• Specific assignments may require fire dispatch certification or EMS training.

Responsabilités

• Receive and document reports of fires, rescues, alarms, and hazards.
• 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 updates.

Connaissances

Clear radio communication

Strong organizational skills

Attention to detail

Team collaboration

Formation

High school diploma or equivalent

Fire dispatch certification

Emergency medical dispatch training

Incident-management coursework

Outils

CAD / fire dispatch software

Description du poste

Emergency Telecommunicator Services in Niwot seeks skilled Fire Dispatchers to coordinate responses for fires, rescues, and hazards. You will receive incident details, verify locations, and alert responding units to ensure rapid, safe action.

This role requires calm under pressure, precise data entry, and strong radio communication. Training may be provided, and some assignments require fire dispatch or EMS certifications.