Fire Communications Dispatcher — 24/7 Emergency Ops

911 Emergency Communications; Olney Springs (CO); On-site; USD 42,000 - 66,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Insurance coverage

Retirement programs

Paid leave

Job summary

911 Emergency Communications in Olney Springs, CO is seeking Fire Dispatcher personnel to coordinate responses to fires, rescues, and hazardous conditions. You will receive incident information, alert resources, and maintain communications with responding crews.

A strong focus on accurate data and clear radio communication is required. Typical duties include verifying locations, coordinating with stations, and managing incident updates while working within established response plans.

Qualifications

• Clear radio communication is essential for dispatcher roles.
• Proficiency with computer systems and data entry.
• Ability to verify incident locations and risks.

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

Organized information handling

Data entry accuracy

Education

High school diploma or GED

Job description

911 Emergency Communications in Olney Springs, CO is seeking Fire Dispatcher personnel to coordinate responses to fires, rescues, and hazardous conditions. You will receive incident information, alert resources, and maintain communications with responding crews.

A strong focus on accurate data and clear radio communication is required. Typical duties include verifying locations, coordinating with stations, and managing incident updates while working within established response plans.