Fire Communications Dispatcher — 24/7 Emergency Ops

County Emergency Communications; Monterey (MA); On-site; USD 48,000 - 64,000; Full time

Job summary

County Emergency Communications seeks qualified Fire Dispatchers to coordinate responses for fires, rescues, and hazardous conditions in Monterey, MA. You will receive incident details, alert resources, and maintain clear radio communications while following established plans.

Applicants should have a high school diploma or equivalent; some positions require fire dispatch or emergency medical dispatch training. Work may involve overnight or irregular shifts depending on incident demand.

Qualifications

• High school diploma or equivalent commonly required
• Experience with computer systems, data entry, maps, and radio communications may be required
• Fire dispatch certification or emergency medical dispatch training may be needed 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 communication

Education

High school diploma

Job description

County Emergency Communications seeks qualified Fire Dispatchers to coordinate responses for fires, rescues, and hazardous conditions in Monterey, MA. You will receive incident details, alert resources, and maintain clear radio communications while following established plans.

Applicants should have a high school diploma or equivalent; some positions require fire dispatch or emergency medical dispatch training. Work may involve overnight or irregular shifts depending on incident demand.