Fire Communications Dispatcher - 24/7 Emergency Ops

911 Emergency Communications; Woodland Park (CO); On-site; USD 40,000 - 60,000; Full time

Job summary

911 Emergency Communications in Woodland Park, Colorado is seeking Fire Dispatchers to coordinate responses to fires, rescues, and hazardous conditions. The role involves relaying incident details and maintaining communication with responding crews across rotating shifts, including nights and weekends.

Applicants should have a high school diploma or GED and be comfortable with computer systems, data entry, maps, and radio communication.

Qualifications

• A high school diploma or recognized equivalency credential is commonly required.
• Fire dispatch certification, emergency medical dispatch training, or incident-management coursework may be required for particular assignments.
• Applicants should be comfortable with computer systems, accurate data entry, maps, and radio communication.

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

Education

High School Diploma or GED

Job description

911 Emergency Communications in Woodland Park, Colorado is seeking Fire Dispatchers to coordinate responses to fires, rescues, and hazardous conditions. The role involves relaying incident details and maintaining communication with responding crews across rotating shifts, including nights and weekends.

Applicants should have a high school diploma or GED and be comfortable with computer systems, data entry, maps, and radio communication.