Fire Dispatch Specialist — 24/7 Emergency Communications

County Emergency Communications; Colorado; On-site; USD 42,000 - 70,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Insurance coverage

Retirement programs

Paid leave

Employee-support services

Professional development

Job summary

County Emergency Communications in Mesa Verde National Park, CO is seeking Fire Dispatchers to coordinate responses to fires, rescues, and other emergencies. You will receive incident information, alert resources, and maintain communications with responding crews.

This role requires organized information handling, clear radio communication, and the ability to follow established response plans. Fire dispatch training or EMS coursework may be required for certain assignments.

Qualifications

• High school diploma or GED required.
• Fire dispatch training or EMS coursework may be required for special assignments.
• Comfort with computer systems and data entry.
• Excellent radio communication and attention to detail.

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

Radio communication

Data entry

Computer systems

Maps

Clear communication

Education

High school diploma

Job description

County Emergency Communications in Mesa Verde National Park, CO is seeking Fire Dispatchers to coordinate responses to fires, rescues, and other emergencies. You will receive incident information, alert resources, and maintain communications with responding crews.

This role requires organized information handling, clear radio communication, and the ability to follow established response plans. Fire dispatch training or EMS coursework may be required for certain assignments.