Emergency Fire Dispatcher – Rapid Response Coordinator

County Emergency Communications; Peach Springs (AZ); On-site; USD 42,000 - 64,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Insurance coverage

Retirement programs

Paid leave

Professional development

Job summary

County Emergency Communications in Peach Springs, AZ seeks qualified Fire Dispatchers to coordinate responses and maintain clear radio communications. The role involves handling incident information, alerting responders, and supporting operations at a busy dispatch center.

Applicants should have a high school diploma and may need fire communications or emergency dispatch training. The job may require shift work, including nights, weekends, and holidays to ensure coverage during major incidents.

Qualifications

• High school diploma or equivalent required; some employers provide entry-level instruction.
• Fire communications training 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

Communication

Information handling

Radio terminology

Education

High School Diploma or equivalent

Job description

County Emergency Communications in Peach Springs, AZ seeks qualified Fire Dispatchers to coordinate responses and maintain clear radio communications. The role involves handling incident information, alerting responders, and supporting operations at a busy dispatch center.

Applicants should have a high school diploma and may need fire communications or emergency dispatch training. The job may require shift work, including nights, weekends, and holidays to ensure coverage during major incidents.