Fire Dispatch & Communications Specialist (24/7)

Emergency Telecommunicator Services; Brooks (ME); On-site; USD 42,000 - 56,000; Full time

Job summary

Emergency Telecommunicator Services in Brooks, ME seeks a Fire Dispatcher to coordinate responses to fires, rescues, and hazardous conditions. You will receive incident information, verify locations, alert units, and maintain clear radio communications under established protocols.

Qualified applicants typically hold a high school diploma, training in fire dispatch, and comfort with computer systems, maps, and data entry.

Qualifications

• High school diploma or equivalent commonly required.
• Fire dispatch certification or specific training may be required for some assignments.
• Comfort with computer systems, maps, and radio communication is important.

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

Clear radio communication

Attention to detail

Data entry

Education

High school diploma or equivalent

Tools

Fire dispatch software

Job description

Emergency Telecommunicator Services in Brooks, ME seeks a Fire Dispatcher to coordinate responses to fires, rescues, and hazardous conditions. You will receive incident information, verify locations, alert units, and maintain clear radio communications under established protocols.

Qualified applicants typically hold a high school diploma, training in fire dispatch, and comfort with computer systems, maps, and data entry.