Emergency Fire Dispatcher — 24/7 Shifts & Growth

911 Emergency Communications; Sedaila (CO); On-site; USD 42,000 - 66,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Insurance coverage

Retirement programs

Paid leave

Professional development

Job summary

911 Emergency Communications in Sedalia, CO is seeking a Fire Dispatcher to coordinate responses to fires, rescues, and other emergencies. The role involves receiving incident information, alerting resources, and maintaining clear radio communication with responding crews.

Applicants should have a high school diploma or GED and may require fire dispatch certification or EMS dispatch training. The position emphasizes accurate data entry, map reading, and reliable computer use.

Qualifications

• Requires a high school diploma or GED.
• Fire dispatch training or incident-management coursework may be required.
• Comfort with computer systems, data entry, maps, and radio communication.

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 or GED

Job description

911 Emergency Communications in Sedalia, CO is seeking a Fire Dispatcher to coordinate responses to fires, rescues, and other emergencies. The role involves receiving incident information, alerting resources, and maintaining clear radio communication with responding crews.

Applicants should have a high school diploma or GED and may require fire dispatch certification or EMS dispatch training. The position emphasizes accurate data entry, map reading, and reliable computer use.