Fire Communications Dispatcher — 24/7 Emergency Ops

County Emergency Communications; Randolph (UT); On-site; USD 42,000 - 64,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Insurance coverage

Retirement programs

Paid leave

Employee-support services

Professional development

Overtime opportunities

Job summary

County Emergency Communications is seeking a dedicated Fire Dispatcher to coordinate responses to fires, rescues, and hazardous conditions. You will receive incident information, alert necessary resources, and maintain ongoing radio communication with responding crews.

The role emphasizes organized information handling, clear radio transmission, and adherence to established response plans. Dispatchers may work varied shifts and hours to support all-hazard operations and emergency coverage.

Qualifications

• High school diploma or equivalent commonly required.
• Some employers provide entry-level instruction; others seek experienced dispatchers with fire communications training.

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

Attention to detail

Radio communication

Data entry

Multitasking

Education

High school diploma

Tools

Dispatch software

Job description

County Emergency Communications is seeking a dedicated Fire Dispatcher to coordinate responses to fires, rescues, and hazardous conditions. You will receive incident information, alert necessary resources, and maintain ongoing radio communication with responding crews.

The role emphasizes organized information handling, clear radio transmission, and adherence to established response plans. Dispatchers may work varied shifts and hours to support all-hazard operations and emergency coverage.