Fire Communications Dispatcher - Critical Response

County Emergency Communications; Dacono (CO); Vor Ort; USD 42.000 - 65.000; Vollzeit

Benefits dieser Stelle

Insurance coverage

Retirement programs

Paid leave

Employee-support services

Zusammenfassung

County Emergency Communications in Colorado is seeking qualified Fire Dispatchers for the Dacono area. Dispatchers coordinate responses to fires, rescues, and hazardous conditions, while maintaining clear radio communication and accurate incident records.

This role requires attention to detail, strong data entry, maps, and the ability to follow protocols. Training may be provided; some postings require fire dispatch certification or EMT-related coursework.

Qualifikationen

• High school diploma or recognized equivalency is commonly required.
• Fire dispatch certification or emergency medical dispatch training may be required for some assignments.
• Applicants should be comfortable with computer systems, maps, and radio communication.

Aufgaben

• 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.

Kenntnisse

Radio communication

Data entry

Map-reading

Ausbildung

High school diploma

Tools

Computer systems

Jobbeschreibung

County Emergency Communications in Colorado is seeking qualified Fire Dispatchers for the Dacono area. Dispatchers coordinate responses to fires, rescues, and hazardous conditions, while maintaining clear radio communication and accurate incident records.

This role requires attention to detail, strong data entry, maps, and the ability to follow protocols. Training may be provided; some postings require fire dispatch certification or EMT-related coursework.