Emergency Fire Dispatcher: Communications Specialist

County Emergency Communications; Grand Isle (ME); On-site; USD 40,000 - 60,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Insurance

Paid leave

Professional development

Retirement

Job summary

County Emergency Communications in Grand Isle, ME, is seeking Fire Dispatchers to coordinate emergency responses and maintain clear radio communication on typically fast-paced shifts.

Responsibilities include documenting reports, verifying locations, alerting units, and coordinating mutual aid. A high school diploma is required; specialized dispatch training may be needed for certain roles.

Qualifications

• High school diploma or GED is commonly required.
• Fire dispatch certification or EMS dispatch training may be required for some assignments.

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

Computer skills

Data entry

Radio communication

Map reading

Education

High school diploma or GED

Fire dispatch certification / EMS dispatch training

Tools

CAD / dispatch software

Radio consoles

Mapping software

Job description

County Emergency Communications in Grand Isle, ME, is seeking Fire Dispatchers to coordinate emergency responses and maintain clear radio communication on typically fast-paced shifts.

Responsibilities include documenting reports, verifying locations, alerting units, and coordinating mutual aid. A high school diploma is required; specialized dispatch training may be needed for certain roles.