Fire Dispatch Specialist — 24/7 Emergency Communications

County Emergency Communications; Lewis (CO); 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

Overtime opportunities

Job summary

County Emergency Communications in Lewis, CO is seeking qualified Fire Dispatcher personnel to coordinate fire and rescue responses. You will receive incident details, verify locations, alert necessary stations, and maintain communications with responding crews.

Roles require strong data entry accuracy, familiarity with computer systems, maps, and radio communications. Training or certification may be mandated for specialized assignments and shift coverage.

Qualifications

• High school diploma or GED commonly required.
• Fire dispatch training or EMS/incident-management coursework may be required for some roles.
• Applicants should be comfortable with computer systems, maps, and radio communication.

Responsibilities

• Receive and document reports of fires, rescues, alarms, and hazardous conditions.
• Verify incident locations 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

Organized data handling

Radio communications

Data entry accuracy

Maps

Education

High school diploma or GED

Tools

Computer systems

Radio equipment

Job description

County Emergency Communications in Lewis, CO is seeking qualified Fire Dispatcher personnel to coordinate fire and rescue responses. You will receive incident details, verify locations, alert necessary stations, and maintain communications with responding crews.

Roles require strong data entry accuracy, familiarity with computer systems, maps, and radio communications. Training or certification may be mandated for specialized assignments and shift coverage.