Emergency Fire Dispatcher: Rapid, Critical Communications

County Emergency Communications; Saco (ME); On-site; USD 42,000 - 60,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Insurance coverage

Retirement programs

Paid leave

Professional development

Job summary

County Emergency Communications in Saco, ME seeks experienced Fire Dispatchers to coordinate responses to fires, rescues, and hazardous conditions. You will receive incident information, alert resources, and maintain communication with responding crews.

Applicants should be comfortable with computers, data entry, maps, and radio communication. Some postings require fire dispatch certification or EMS-related coursework and ongoing training.

Qualifications

• High school diploma or equivalent required.
• Fire dispatch certification, EMS coursework, or related training may be required for certain postings.
• Comfort with computer systems, accurate data entry, maps, and radio communication.

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

Clear communication

Attention to detail

Data entry

Map reading

Education

High school diploma or equivalent

Fire dispatch training or EMS coursework

Tools

Dispatch software

Radio/telephone equipment

Maps and GIS basics

Job description

County Emergency Communications in Saco, ME seeks experienced Fire Dispatchers to coordinate responses to fires, rescues, and hazardous conditions. You will receive incident information, alert resources, and maintain communication with responding crews.

Applicants should be comfortable with computers, data entry, maps, and radio communication. Some postings require fire dispatch certification or EMS-related coursework and ongoing training.