Fire Communications Dispatcher - 24/7 Emergency Ops

County Emergency Communications; Lee (ME); On-site; USD 45,000 - 75,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Insurance coverage

Retirement programs

Paid leave

Professional development

Job summary

County Emergency Communications in Lee, ME seeks qualified Fire Dispatchers to coordinate responses to fires, rescues, and hazardous conditions. You will receive incident information, document details, alert crews, and maintain radio communication with responders.

Applicants should have a high school diploma, comfort with computer systems, accurate data entry, maps, and radio etiquette. Some positions may require fire dispatch certification or EMS dispatch training.

Qualifications

• High school diploma or recognized equivalency credential.
• Comfort with computer systems, accurate data entry, maps and radio communication.
• Fire dispatch certification, emergency medical dispatch training, or incident-management coursework may be required for some 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

Clear radio comms

Accurate data entry

Maps and navigation

Multitasking

Education

High school diploma

Tools

Dispatch software

Job description

County Emergency Communications in Lee, ME seeks qualified Fire Dispatchers to coordinate responses to fires, rescues, and hazardous conditions. You will receive incident information, document details, alert crews, and maintain radio communication with responders.

Applicants should have a high school diploma, comfort with computer systems, accurate data entry, maps, and radio etiquette. Some positions may require fire dispatch certification or EMS dispatch training.