Fire Communications Dispatcher (24/7 Availability)

Emergency Telecommunicator Services; Aurora (CO); On-site; USD 65,000 - 95,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Insurance coverage

Professional development

Retirement programs

Paid leave

Job summary

Emergency Telecommunicator Services in Aurora, CO is seeking experienced Fire Dispatchers to coordinate responses, document incidents, and relay critical information to responding crews. This role involves working shifts that may include nights, weekends, and holidays, using computer systems and radio communications.

Training and certification in fire dispatch or emergency medical dispatch may be required for specific assignments.

Qualifications

• High school diploma or GED commonly required.
• Some employers provide entry-level instruction; others seek experienced dispatchers.
• Fire dispatch certification or emergency medical dispatch training may be required for particular 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

Job description

Emergency Telecommunicator Services in Aurora, CO is seeking experienced Fire Dispatchers to coordinate responses, document incidents, and relay critical information to responding crews. This role involves working shifts that may include nights, weekends, and holidays, using computer systems and radio communications.

Training and certification in fire dispatch or emergency medical dispatch may be required for specific assignments.