Fire Communications Dispatcher: 24/7 Shifts & Overtime

County Emergency Communications

Polvadera (NM)

On-site

USD 42,000 - 60,000

Full time

8 days ago

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Job summary

County Emergency Communications in the United States is seeking skilled dispatch personnel to join its fire communications team. The role involves receiving and documenting reports, verifying locations, alerting stations, and coordinating resource deployment to support emergency response efforts.

Applicants should have a high school diploma or GED, comfort with computer systems, data entry, maps, and radio communication.

Qualifications

A high school diploma or recognized equivalency credential is commonly required.
Fire dispatch certification or emergency medical dispatch training may be required for certain 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.