Emergency Fire Dispatcher: Real-Time Incident Coordination

911 Emergency Communications; Nunapitchuk (AK); On-site; USD 52,000 - 76,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Insurance coverage

Retirement programs

Paid leave

Professional development

Job summary

911 Emergency Communications in Nunapitchuk, AK seeks Fire Dispatcher personnel to coordinate responses to fires, rescues, and hazardous conditions. You will receive incident information, alert resources, and maintain radio communication with responding crews.

The role requires organized information handling, clear radio communication, and the ability to follow established response plans under supervision. Training and ongoing certifications may be required by the hiring agency.

Qualifications

• High school diploma or GED commonly required.
• Fire dispatch certification or EMS/incident-management coursework may be required for some assignments.
• Comfort with computer systems, 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 radio communication

Accurate data entry

Map reading

Calm under pressure

Education

High School Diploma or GED

Job description

911 Emergency Communications in Nunapitchuk, AK seeks Fire Dispatcher personnel to coordinate responses to fires, rescues, and hazardous conditions. You will receive incident information, alert resources, and maintain radio communication with responding crews.

The role requires organized information handling, clear radio communication, and the ability to follow established response plans under supervision. Training and ongoing certifications may be required by the hiring agency.