Emergency Fire Dispatcher — 24/7 Shifts & Overtime

911 Emergency Communications; McFarland (WI); On-site; USD 38,000 - 60,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Insurance coverage

Retirement programs

Paid leave

Professional development

Job summary

911 Emergency Communications in McFarland, WI is seeking Fire Dispatcher opportunities to coordinate responses to fires, rescues, and hazardous conditions. You will receive incident information, verify details, and maintain communication with responding crews.

This role requires organized information handling and clear radio communication. Fire dispatch positions may involve shift work, including nights, weekends, overtime, and emergency coverage during major incidents.

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.
• Applicants should be comfortable with computer systems, accurate 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
• Record dispatch times, unit movements, and significant incident updates

Skills

Radio communication

Attention to detail

Data entry accuracy

Education

High school diploma or equivalent

Job description

911 Emergency Communications in McFarland, WI is seeking Fire Dispatcher opportunities to coordinate responses to fires, rescues, and hazardous conditions. You will receive incident information, verify details, and maintain communication with responding crews.

This role requires organized information handling and clear radio communication. Fire dispatch positions may involve shift work, including nights, weekends, overtime, and emergency coverage during major incidents.