Fire Communications Specialist - Emergency Dispatch

Emergency Telecommunicator Services; Denver (NY); On-site; USD 50,000 - 70,000; Full time

Job summary

Emergency Telecommunicator Services in Denver seeks a Fire Dispatcher to coordinate emergency responses, verify locations, alert units, and maintain communication with responding crews. The role supports ongoing staffing, data integrity, and adherence to incident management protocols.

Applicants should be organized, proficient with computer systems and maps, and able to handle high-pressure radio communications.

Qualifications

• High school diploma or GED commonly required; some roles provide instruction.
• Comfort with computer systems, accurate data entry, maps, and radio communication.

Responsibilities

• Receive and document reports of fires, rescues, alarms, and hazards.
• 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 communications

Data entry

Attention to detail

Documentation

Incident coordination

Education

High school diploma or GED

Tools

Maps

Computer systems

Job description

Emergency Telecommunicator Services in Denver seeks a Fire Dispatcher to coordinate emergency responses, verify locations, alert units, and maintain communication with responding crews. The role supports ongoing staffing, data integrity, and adherence to incident management protocols.

Applicants should be organized, proficient with computer systems and maps, and able to handle high-pressure radio communications.