Fire Dispatch Operator — Life-Saving Communications

County Emergency Communications; Midway (Washington County); On-site; USD 42,000 - 60,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Insurance coverage

Retirement programs

Paid leave

Professional development

Job summary

County Emergency Communications seeks experienced Fire Dispatchers to coordinate responses to fires, rescues, and hazardous conditions. You will receive incident information, alert resources, and maintain clear radio communications with responding crews.

The role emphasizes organized information handling and adherence to approved response plans, with duties including incident documentation and real-time updates to dispatch teams.

Qualifications

• Organized information handling and clear radio communication are essential.
• Applicants should be comfortable with computer systems and accurate data entry.
• Maps and radio communication proficiency are required for incident coordination.

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

Organizational skills

Radio communication

Data entry accuracy

Maps

Education

High school diploma or GED

Tools

Dispatch software

Radio equipment

Job description

County Emergency Communications seeks experienced Fire Dispatchers to coordinate responses to fires, rescues, and hazardous conditions. You will receive incident information, alert resources, and maintain clear radio communications with responding crews.

The role emphasizes organized information handling and adherence to approved response plans, with duties including incident documentation and real-time updates to dispatch teams.