Emergency Fire Dispatcher - Overtime & Growth

Emergency Telecommunicator Services; Greenfield (NH); On-site; USD 50,000 - 65,000; Full time

Job summary

Emergency Telecommunicator Services in Greenfield, NH seeks a Fire Dispatcher to coordinate emergency responses and maintain critical communications. The role involves receiving incident information, alerting resources, and maintaining contact with responding crews within established response plans.

This position requires strong organization, precise data handling, and clear radio communication. Attendance may include overnight shifts, weekends, and major incident coverage as needed.

Qualifications

• A high school diploma or recognized equivalency credential is commonly required.
• Applicants should be comfortable with computer systems, accurate data entry, maps and radio communication.
• Fire dispatch certification or incident-management coursework 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.

Skills

Organized information handling

Clear radio communication

Education

High School Diploma or GED

Tools

Computer systems

Job description

Emergency Telecommunicator Services in Greenfield, NH seeks a Fire Dispatcher to coordinate emergency responses and maintain critical communications. The role involves receiving incident information, alerting resources, and maintaining contact with responding crews within established response plans.

This position requires strong organization, precise data handling, and clear radio communication. Attendance may include overnight shifts, weekends, and major incident coverage as needed.