Fire Dispatch & Emergency Communications Specialist

County Emergency Communications; Lempster (NH); On-site; USD 55,000 - 65,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Insurance coverage

Retirement programs

Paid leave

Employee-support services

Professional development

Job summary

County Emergency Communications in Lempster, NH is seeking qualified Fire Dispatcher to coordinate responses to fires, rescues, and other emergencies. The role requires precise data handling, rapid radio communication, and strict adherence to established response plans.

You will work with fire services to alert resources and monitor incident status. Responsibilities include documenting reports, verifying locations, coordinating mutual-aid, and maintaining logs.

Qualifications

• High school diploma or GED required; some agencies offer entry-level instruction.
• Candidates should be comfortable with computers, maps, data entry, and radio communications.
• Fire dispatch certification or EMS dispatch training may be required for some assignments.

Responsibilities

• Receive and document reports of fires, rescues, alarms, and hazards.
• Verify incident locations and access information.
• Alert stations and dispatch apparatus using approved assignments.
• Monitor radio channels, unit availability, and incident status.
• Record dispatch times and significant updates.

Skills

Attention to detail

Clear communication

Radio handling

Education

High school diploma or GED

Job description

County Emergency Communications in Lempster, NH is seeking qualified Fire Dispatcher to coordinate responses to fires, rescues, and other emergencies. The role requires precise data handling, rapid radio communication, and strict adherence to established response plans.

You will work with fire services to alert resources and monitor incident status. Responsibilities include documenting reports, verifying locations, coordinating mutual-aid, and maintaining logs.