Fire Communications Dispatcher - 24/7 Critical Response

911 Emergency Communications; Town of Arcadia (WI); On-site; USD 42,000 - 65,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Insurance

Retirement programs

Paid leave

Employee-support services

Professional development

Overtime pay

Shift premiums

Job summary

911 Emergency Communications is seeking qualified Fire Dispatchers in Trempealeau, WI. The role focuses on coordinating fire service responses, maintaining incident details, and ensuring clear radio communication under demanding conditions.

Requirements include a high school diploma and training in fire or emergency medical dispatch where applicable. Candidates should be comfortable with computer systems, maps, data entry, and multitasking during major incidents.

Qualifications

• A high school diploma or equivalent is commonly required.
• Some employers provide entry-level instruction; others seek trained dispatchers.
• Fire dispatch or emergency medical dispatch training may be required for some assignments.

Responsibilities

• Receive and document reports of fires, rescues, alarms, and hazards.
• Verify incident locations and risks.
• Alert stations and dispatch apparatus using approved response assignments.
• Monitor radio channels and incident status.
• Relay information about occupants and changing conditions.
• Coordinate mutual-aid communications when assigned.
• Record dispatch times and unit movements.

Skills

Radio communication

Data entry

Maps

Computer literacy

Organizational skills

Education

High school diploma

Tools

Dispatch software

Radio equipment

Job description

911 Emergency Communications is seeking qualified Fire Dispatchers in Trempealeau, WI. The role focuses on coordinating fire service responses, maintaining incident details, and ensuring clear radio communication under demanding conditions.

Requirements include a high school diploma and training in fire or emergency medical dispatch where applicable. Candidates should be comfortable with computer systems, maps, data entry, and multitasking during major incidents.