Fire Dispatch Pro — 24/7 Emergency Communications

911 Emergency Communications; Scarborough (ME); On-site; USD 40,000 - 60,000; Full time

Job summary

911 Emergency Communications in Scarborough, ME, is seeking Fire Dispatcher opportunities to coordinate responses to fires, rescues, and hazardous conditions. Dispatchers receive incident information, alert resources, and maintain communication with responding crews from a dedicated communications center.

This role requires organized information handling and clear radio communication, with shifts potentially including nights, weekends, holidays, overtime, and major incident coverage.

Qualifications

• A high school diploma or recognized equivalency credential is commonly required.
• 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

Job description

911 Emergency Communications in Scarborough, ME, is seeking Fire Dispatcher opportunities to coordinate responses to fires, rescues, and hazardous conditions. Dispatchers receive incident information, alert resources, and maintain communication with responding crews from a dedicated communications center.

This role requires organized information handling and clear radio communication, with shifts potentially including nights, weekends, holidays, overtime, and major incident coverage.