Fire Dispatch Operator: 24/7 Emergency Communications

911 Emergency Communications; Ten Sleep (WY); On-site; USD 40,000 - 65,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Insurance coverage

Retirement programs

Paid leave

Employee-support services

Professional development

Job summary

911 Emergency Communications in Ten Sleep, WY seeks a dedicated Fire Dispatcher to coordinate emergency responses and maintain critical incident data. You will receive reports, verify locations, alert units, monitor radio channels, and relay evolving information to responders, with shifts including nights, weekends, and holidays.

Strong data entry and radio communication skills are essential. Applicants should have a high school diploma or equivalency; fire dispatch certification or EMS dispatch

Qualifications

• A high school diploma or recognized equivalency is commonly required.
• Fire dispatch certification or emergency medical dispatch training may be required for certain assignments.
• Computer systems, accurate data entry, maps, and radio communication proficiency are valued.

Responsibilities

• Receive and document reports of fires, rescues, alarms, and hazards
• Verify incident locations, access information, and reported risks
• Alert stations and dispatch apparatus using approved 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

Organized information handling

Clear radio communication

Education

High school diploma or equivalent

Fire dispatch certification or EMS dispatch training

Job description

911 Emergency Communications in Ten Sleep, WY seeks a dedicated Fire Dispatcher to coordinate emergency responses and maintain critical incident data. You will receive reports, verify locations, alert units, monitor radio channels, and relay evolving information to responders, with shifts including nights, weekends, and holidays.

Strong data entry and radio communication skills are essential. Applicants should have a high school diploma or equivalency; fire dispatch certification or EMS dispatch