Fire Dispatch Communications Specialist (24/7 Emergency)

County Emergency Communications; Town of Oneida (WI); On-site; USD 42,000 - 56,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Insurance

Retirement programs

Paid leave

Professional development

Employee support services

Job summary

County Emergency Communications in Oneida, Wisconsin, seeks a Fire Dispatcher to coordinate responses to fires, rescues, hazardous conditions, and emergencies. You will maintain radio contact, document reports, verify locations, and alert units according to established plans.

The role requires comfort with computer systems, accurate data entry, maps, and strong radio communication. Some assignments may need fire dispatch or EMS training and related coursework.

Qualifications

• High school diploma or GED commonly required.
• Comfort with computer systems and accurate data entry.
• Fire dispatch certification, emergency medical dispatch training, or incident-management coursework may be required for particular assignments.

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 accuracy

Computer literacy

Maps proficiency

Education

High school diploma or GED

Job description

County Emergency Communications in Oneida, Wisconsin, seeks a Fire Dispatcher to coordinate responses to fires, rescues, hazardous conditions, and emergencies. You will maintain radio contact, document reports, verify locations, and alert units according to established plans.

The role requires comfort with computer systems, accurate data entry, maps, and strong radio communication. Some assignments may need fire dispatch or EMS training and related coursework.