Fire Dispatch Specialist — 24/7 Emergency Communications

Emergency Telecommunicator Services; Bennett (CO); On-site; USD 55,000 - 75,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Insurance coverage

Retirement programs

Paid leave

Professional development

Job summary

Emergency Telecommunicator Services in Bennett, CO is seeking Fire Dispatcher applicants. You will receive incident information, document reports, and alert responding units according to established plans.

The role requires clear radio communication, precise data entry, and the ability to stay calm under pressure during major incidents. Some positions may require fire dispatch certification or EMS dispatch training.

Qualifications

• High school diploma or GED required; some employers provide entry-level instruction or dispatch training.
• Fire dispatch certification or EMS dispatch coursework may be required for some assignments.
• Comfort with computer systems, accurate data entry, maps, and radio communication is essential.

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

Clear radio communication

Organizational skills

Accurate data entry

Maps and navigation

Education

High school diploma or GED

Fire dispatch training

Tools

Computer systems

Radio equipment

Dispatch software

Job description

Emergency Telecommunicator Services in Bennett, CO is seeking Fire Dispatcher applicants. You will receive incident information, document reports, and alert responding units according to established plans.

The role requires clear radio communication, precise data entry, and the ability to stay calm under pressure during major incidents. Some positions may require fire dispatch certification or EMS dispatch training.