Emergency Fire Dispatcher: Coordinate Incidents & Resources

911 Emergency Communications; Georgetown (CO); On-site; USD 40,000 - 64,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Insurance coverage

Paid leave

Job summary

911 Emergency Communications in Georgetown, CO is seeking a Fire Dispatcher to coordinate responses to fires and other emergencies. You will receive incident information, alert resources, and maintain vital radio communication with responding crews.

This role requires organized information handling, attention to detail, and the ability to work rotating shifts, including overnights, weekends, and holidays. Training may be provided by the employer and dispatch certification may be required for

Qualifications

• High school diploma or GED typically required.
• Fire dispatch certification or EMS dispatch training may be required for certain 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.

Education

High school diploma or GED

Job description

911 Emergency Communications in Georgetown, CO is seeking a Fire Dispatcher to coordinate responses to fires and other emergencies. You will receive incident information, alert resources, and maintain vital radio communication with responding crews.

This role requires organized information handling, attention to detail, and the ability to work rotating shifts, including overnights, weekends, and holidays. Training may be provided by the employer and dispatch certification may be required for