Fire Communications Dispatcher: Flexible Shifts & Overtime

County Emergency Communications; Palmer Lake (CO); On-site; USD 48,000 - 76,000; Full time

Job summary

County Emergency Communications in Palmer Lake, CO, seeks a Fire Dispatcher to coordinate emergency responses and maintain clear radio communications with responding crews.

The role requires organized information handling, data entry accuracy, and knowledge of maps and incident protocols. Candidates should be prepared for duty at a central communications center in a fire service environment.

Qualifications

• High school diploma or equivalent required; some agencies provide entry‑level instruction.
• Must be comfortable with computer systems, accurate data entry, maps and radio communication.
• Fire dispatch certification or related coursework may be required for specific postings.

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

Data entry

Information handling

Education

High school diploma or GED

Tools

Computer systems

Maps

Job description

County Emergency Communications in Palmer Lake, CO, seeks a Fire Dispatcher to coordinate emergency responses and maintain clear radio communications with responding crews.

The role requires organized information handling, data entry accuracy, and knowledge of maps and incident protocols. Candidates should be prepared for duty at a central communications center in a fire service environment.