Emergency Fire Dispatcher — Critical Communications & 24/7 Ops

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

Benefits offered by this job

Insurance coverage

Retirement programs

Paid leave

Job summary

County Emergency Communications in Bath, ME is seeking Fire Dispatchers to coordinate responses to fires, rescues, and hazards. You will receive incident details, verify locations, alert stations, and monitor radio channels to support responders.

Applicants should have a high school diploma or equivalent, be comfortable with computer systems and data entry, and may require fire dispatch certification or EMS training for certain assignments. Shifts can include overnights, weekends, and holidays.

Qualifications

• High school diploma or equivalent required; some positions may require dispatch training.
• Proficient in data entry and maps; comfortable with computer systems.
• Fire dispatch certification or EMS coursework may be required for certain assignments.

Responsibilities

• Receive and document reports of fires, rescues, alarms, and hazards.
• Verify incident locations, access information, and risks.
• Alert stations and dispatch apparatus using approved 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 updates.

Skills

Radio communication

Data entry

Computer systems

Education

High school diploma or equivalent

Job description

County Emergency Communications in Bath, ME is seeking Fire Dispatchers to coordinate responses to fires, rescues, and hazards. You will receive incident details, verify locations, alert stations, and monitor radio channels to support responders.

Applicants should have a high school diploma or equivalent, be comfortable with computer systems and data entry, and may require fire dispatch certification or EMS training for certain assignments. Shifts can include overnights, weekends, and holidays.