Fire Communications Dispatcher — 24/7 Impact

County Emergency Communications; Hager City (WI); On-site; USD 40,000 - 60,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Insurance coverage

Retirement programs

Paid leave

Professional development

Job summary

County Emergency Communications in Hager City, WI is seeking Fire Dispatchers to coordinate responses to fires, rescues, and emergencies. You will receive incident information, alert resources, and maintain radio communication with responding crews.

A high school diploma is commonly required, and training or certification may be needed for specific assignments. Fire dispatchers work indoors at communications workstations, may have overnight, weekend, or holiday shifts, and participate in ongoing

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.

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

Communication

Radio ops

Data entry

Maps

Education

High school diploma

Tools

CAD software

Radio consoles

Job description

County Emergency Communications in Hager City, WI is seeking Fire Dispatchers to coordinate responses to fires, rescues, and emergencies. You will receive incident information, alert resources, and maintain radio communication with responding crews.

A high school diploma is commonly required, and training or certification may be needed for specific assignments. Fire dispatchers work indoors at communications workstations, may have overnight, weekend, or holiday shifts, and participate in ongoing