Fire Dispatch Specialist: 24/7 Emergency Communications

County Emergency Communications; Kaaawa (HI); On-site; USD 55,000 - 75,000; Full time

Job summary

County Emergency Communications in Hawaii seeks a dedicated Fire Dispatcher to coordinate and document responses to fires, rescues, and hazardous conditions. The position requires clear radio communication and precise incident documentation from a central dispatch workstation.

Applicants should be comfortable with computer systems, maps, and radio operations; some assignments may require dispatch certification or emergency training. Shift work including nights and weekends is common.

Qualifications

• High school diploma or GED required.
• Fire dispatch training or certification may be required for certain assignments.
• Ability to operate computer systems, maps and radio communications.

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

Information management

Education

High School Diploma or GED

Job description

County Emergency Communications in Hawaii seeks a dedicated Fire Dispatcher to coordinate and document responses to fires, rescues, and hazardous conditions. The position requires clear radio communication and precise incident documentation from a central dispatch workstation.

Applicants should be comfortable with computer systems, maps, and radio operations; some assignments may require dispatch certification or emergency training. Shift work including nights and weekends is common.