Fire Communications Specialist - Emergency Response Pro

County Emergency Communications; Lannon (WI); On-site; USD 40,000 - 60,000; Full time

Job summary

County Emergency Communications in Lannon, WI seeks a Fire Dispatcher to coordinate fire and rescue responses. You will receive incident details, verify locations, alert units, and monitor radio channels in a fast-paced environment.

A high school diploma is commonly required; some employers provide entry-level instruction, while others seek experienced dispatchers with fire communications training. You should be comfortable with computer systems, data entry, maps, and radio communication, with

Qualifications

• High school diploma or GED commonly required
• Some employers provide entry-level instruction; others seek experienced dispatchers with fire communications training
• Comfort 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

Skills

Data entry

Radio communication

Map-reading

Computer systems

Education

High school diploma or GED

Job description

County Emergency Communications in Lannon, WI seeks a Fire Dispatcher to coordinate fire and rescue responses. You will receive incident details, verify locations, alert units, and monitor radio channels in a fast-paced environment.

A high school diploma is commonly required; some employers provide entry-level instruction, while others seek experienced dispatchers with fire communications training. You should be comfortable with computer systems, data entry, maps, and radio communication, with