Fire Communications Dispatcher - 24/7 Critical Response

911 Emergency Communications; Harrington (ME); On-site; USD 42,000 - 66,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Insurance coverage

Retirement programs

Paid leave

Employee-support services

Professional development

Job summary

911 Emergency Communications in Harrington, ME seeks a dedicated Fire Dispatcher to coordinate emergency responses, verify locations, and relay critical information to responding units. The role requires meticulous data handling, clear radio communication, and adherence to established response plans.

Applicants should have a high school diploma or GED and may need fire dispatch training or certifications for specialized assignments.

Qualifications

• High school diploma or GED required.
• Fire dispatch training or certification 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

Maps

Job description

911 Emergency Communications in Harrington, ME seeks a dedicated Fire Dispatcher to coordinate emergency responses, verify locations, and relay critical information to responding units. The role requires meticulous data handling, clear radio communication, and adherence to established response plans.

Applicants should have a high school diploma or GED and may need fire dispatch training or certifications for specialized assignments.