Fire Communications Dispatcher — 24/7 Shifts & Benefits

County Emergency Communications; Loving (NM); On-site; USD 42,000 - 64,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Insurance coverage

Retirement programs

Paid leave

Employee-support services

Professional development

Job summary

County Emergency Communications seeks skilled Fire Dispatcher opportunities in Loving, NM. Dispatchers coordinate responses to fires, rescues, hazardous conditions, and other emergencies, alert resources, and maintain critical communications with responding crews.

A high school diploma is commonly required, with fire dispatch certification or EMS training preferred for advanced assignments. Applicants should be comfortable with computer systems and data entry, maps, and radio communication, as

Qualifications

• A high school diploma or recognized equivalency credential is commonly required.
• Some employers provide entry-level instruction; others seek experienced dispatchers with fire communications training.
• Applicants should be comfortable with computer systems, accurate data entry, maps, and radio communication.
• 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

Clear radio communication

Data entry accuracy

Attention to detail

Education

High school diploma

Job description

County Emergency Communications seeks skilled Fire Dispatcher opportunities in Loving, NM. Dispatchers coordinate responses to fires, rescues, hazardous conditions, and other emergencies, alert resources, and maintain critical communications with responding crews.

A high school diploma is commonly required, with fire dispatch certification or EMS training preferred for advanced assignments. Applicants should be comfortable with computer systems and data entry, maps, and radio communication, as