Fire Communications Dispatcher (24/7 Shifts)

County Emergency Communications; Rupert (ID); On-site; USD 42,000 - 70,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Insurance coverage

Retirement programs

Paid leave

Job summary

County Emergency Communications in Rupert, Idaho seeks a Fire Dispatcher to coordinate emergency response operations. You will receive incident reports, verify locations, alert units, and maintain radio communications with responding crews.

The position requires strong information handling, data accuracy, maps literacy, and the ability to work flexible shifts including nights, weekends, and holidays. High school diploma or equivalent is commonly required.

Qualifications

• High school diploma or recognized equivalency credential is commonly required.
• Fire dispatch certification or emergency medical dispatch training 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

Skills

Radio communication

Organizational skills

Information management

Data entry

Attention to detail

Education

High school diploma or equivalent

Tools

Maps

Computer systems

Job description

County Emergency Communications in Rupert, Idaho seeks a Fire Dispatcher to coordinate emergency response operations. You will receive incident reports, verify locations, alert units, and maintain radio communications with responding crews.

The position requires strong information handling, data accuracy, maps literacy, and the ability to work flexible shifts including nights, weekends, and holidays. High school diploma or equivalent is commonly required.