Fire Dispatch & Communications Specialist

911 Emergency Communications; Smelterville (ID); On-site; USD 42,000 - 64,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Insurance coverage

Professional development

Job summary

911 Emergency Communications in Smelterville, ID seeks a Fire Dispatcher to coordinate responses to fires, rescues, and hazardous conditions. You will receive incident details, alert resources, and maintain radio contact with responding crews.

Applicants should have a high school diploma or equivalent; fire dispatch or EMS training may be required for certain assignments. The role may require odd hours, overtime, and shift work in a fast-paced environment.

Qualifications

• High school diploma or equivalent 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.
• Coordinate mutual-aid communications when assigned.

Skills

Radio communication

Information management

Attention to detail

Education

High school diploma or equivalent

Tools

Computer systems

Maps

Radio communications

Job description

911 Emergency Communications in Smelterville, ID seeks a Fire Dispatcher to coordinate responses to fires, rescues, and hazardous conditions. You will receive incident details, alert resources, and maintain radio contact with responding crews.

Applicants should have a high school diploma or equivalent; fire dispatch or EMS training may be required for certain assignments. The role may require odd hours, overtime, and shift work in a fast-paced environment.