Fire Communications Dispatcher — 24/7 Emergency Response

911 Emergency Communications; Encampment (WY); On-site; USD 50,000 - 60,000; Full time

Job summary

911 Emergency Communications in Encampment, WY seeks Fire Dispatcher opportunities to coordinate responses to fires, rescues, and other emergencies. You will receive incident information, alert resources, and maintain contact with responding crews.

This role requires attention to detail, radio discipline, and the ability to work with computer systems, maps, and data entry. Dispatch certification or EMS dispatch training may be required for certain assignments.

Qualifications

• High school diploma or GED required.
• Comfort with computer systems, accurate data entry, maps, and radio communication.
• Fire dispatch certification or emergency medical dispatch training may be required for particular assignments.
• Fire dispatch training and supervised instruction may be required.

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

Data entry

Radio communication

Maps

Computer systems

Education

High school diploma or GED

Job description

911 Emergency Communications in Encampment, WY seeks Fire Dispatcher opportunities to coordinate responses to fires, rescues, and other emergencies. You will receive incident information, alert resources, and maintain contact with responding crews.

This role requires attention to detail, radio discipline, and the ability to work with computer systems, maps, and data entry. Dispatch certification or EMS dispatch training may be required for certain assignments.