Fire Dispatch: 24/7 Communications Specialist

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

Job summary

County Emergency Communications in Cebolla, NM seeks a Fire Dispatcher to coordinate responses to fires, rescues and hazardous conditions. The role involves receiving incident information, alerting stations, and maintaining clear radio communications with responding crews.

Applicants should be detail-oriented, capable with maps and computer systems, and ready for varied shifts including overnight, weekends, and holidays. Fire dispatch training may be required for specialized assignments.

Qualifications

• A high school diploma or recognized equivalency credential is commonly required.
• Some employers provide entry-level instruction; others seek experienced dispatchers with fire communications training.

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

Attention to detail

Organizational skills

Education

High school diploma or GED

Tools

Computer systems

Maps

Radio communications

Job description

County Emergency Communications in Cebolla, NM seeks a Fire Dispatcher to coordinate responses to fires, rescues and hazardous conditions. The role involves receiving incident information, alerting stations, and maintaining clear radio communications with responding crews.

Applicants should be detail-oriented, capable with maps and computer systems, and ready for varied shifts including overnight, weekends, and holidays. Fire dispatch training may be required for specialized assignments.