Fire Communications Dispatcher — 24/7 Response & Impact

County Emergency Communications; Columbus (NM); On-site; USD 40,000 - 65,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Insurance coverage

Retirement programs

Paid leave

Job summary

County Emergency Communications is seeking Fire Dispatcher opportunities in Columbus, NM. The role entails receiving incident reports, verifying locations, alerting appropriate units, and maintaining radio communications with responding teams.

Dispatchers may work various shifts to cover 24/7 operations, including overnights, weekends, and holidays. A high school diploma or GED is commonly required, with certification or training as needed for specific assignments.

Qualifications

• Must have a high school diploma or GED.
• 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

Skills

Organizational skills

Clear radio communication

Education

High school diploma or GED

Job description

County Emergency Communications is seeking Fire Dispatcher opportunities in Columbus, NM. The role entails receiving incident reports, verifying locations, alerting appropriate units, and maintaining radio communications with responding teams.

Dispatchers may work various shifts to cover 24/7 operations, including overnights, weekends, and holidays. A high school diploma or GED is commonly required, with certification or training as needed for specific assignments.