Fire Dispatch & Communications Operator – 24/7 Response

Emergency Telecommunicator Services; Barnstead (NH); On-site; USD 40,000 - 60,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Insurance coverage

Retirement programs

Paid leave

Employee-support services

Professional development

Job summary

Emergency Telecommunicator Services seeks a Fire Dispatcher in Barnstead, NH to coordinate responses to fires, rescues, and hazards. The role requires precise data handling, clear radio communication, and strict adherence to procedures. Duty location is Barnstead, with possible shift variations for incident coverage.

Applicants should have a high school diploma or equivalent and may need fire dispatch training. Strong computer skills and the ability to work under pressure are essential.

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.
• Applicants should be comfortable 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

Radio communication

Data entry

Attention to detail

Computer literacy

Education

High school diploma

Tools

Dispatch software

Job description

Emergency Telecommunicator Services seeks a Fire Dispatcher in Barnstead, NH to coordinate responses to fires, rescues, and hazards. The role requires precise data handling, clear radio communication, and strict adherence to procedures. Duty location is Barnstead, with possible shift variations for incident coverage.

Applicants should have a high school diploma or equivalent and may need fire dispatch training. Strong computer skills and the ability to work under pressure are essential.