Fire Communications Dispatcher — 24/7 Critical Response

911 Emergency Communications; Maine; On-site; USD 42,000 - 64,000; Full time

Job summary

Fire Dispatcher opportunities in Franklin, ME focus on coordinating responses to fires, rescues, hazardous conditions and other emergencies. You receive incident information, alert resources, and maintain radio communications with responding crews.

These roles require organized information handling and clear radio communication, following established response plans and directions from authorized personnel. Fire dispatch may require night shifts, weekends, holidays, overtime, and additional

Qualifications

• High school diploma or equivalent required for entry.
• Dispatch training or certifications preferred for specific assignments.
• Comfort with computer systems, maps, and radio communication.

Responsibilities

• Receive and document reports of fires, rescues, alarms, and hazards.
• Verify incident locations 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

Radio communication

Data entry

Information management

Multitasking

Education

High school diploma

Job description

Fire Dispatcher opportunities in Franklin, ME focus on coordinating responses to fires, rescues, hazardous conditions and other emergencies. You receive incident information, alert resources, and maintain radio communications with responding crews.

These roles require organized information handling and clear radio communication, following established response plans and directions from authorized personnel. Fire dispatch may require night shifts, weekends, holidays, overtime, and additional