Emergency Fire Dispatcher: Fast-Paced Communications

Emergency Telecommunicator Services; Crestone (CO); On-site; USD 42,000 - 64,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Insurance coverage

Retirement programs

Paid leave

Professional development

Overtime opportunities

Job summary

Emergency Telecommunicator Services in Crestone, CO is seeking skilled Fire Dispatchers to coordinate emergency responses and maintain critical incident information. Dispatchers handle incident reporting, resource alerts, and continuous radio communications to support responding crews.

The role requires strong organization, clear communication, and adherence to established response plans; positions may involve overnight shifts and irregular hours to cover emergencies.

Qualifications

• High school diploma or equivalent required; some employers offer entry-level instruction.
• Fire dispatch training or related coursework may be required for certain assignments.
• Comfort with computer systems, accurate data entry, maps, and radio communication is essential.

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

Communication skills

Attention to detail

Radio communication

Stress management

Education

High School Diploma

Fire dispatch training

Tools

Computer-aided dispatch software

Maps/GIS basics

Job description

Emergency Telecommunicator Services in Crestone, CO is seeking skilled Fire Dispatchers to coordinate emergency responses and maintain critical incident information. Dispatchers handle incident reporting, resource alerts, and continuous radio communications to support responding crews.

The role requires strong organization, clear communication, and adherence to established response plans; positions may involve overnight shifts and irregular hours to cover emergencies.