Fire Communications Dispatcher – 24/7 Response

Emergency Telecommunicator Services; Shell (WY); On-site; USD 42,000 - 56,000; Full time

Job summary

Emergency Telecommunicator Services in Shell, WY is seeking a Fire Dispatcher to coordinate responses to fires, rescues, and hazardous conditions. The role involves receiving incident information, alerting appropriate resources, and maintaining communication with responding crews.

Dispatchers must handle information accurately, follow established response plans, and adhere to directions from authorized personnel while working in a fast-paced environment.

Qualifications

• High school diploma or GED 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

Education

High school diploma or GED

Job description

Emergency Telecommunicator Services in Shell, WY is seeking a Fire Dispatcher to coordinate responses to fires, rescues, and hazardous conditions. The role involves receiving incident information, alerting appropriate resources, and maintaining communication with responding crews.

Dispatchers must handle information accurately, follow established response plans, and adhere to directions from authorized personnel while working in a fast-paced environment.