Fire Dispatch Specialist - 24/7 Emergency Communications

911 Emergency Communications; Lucile (ID); On-site; USD 42,000 - 62,000; Full time

Job summary

911 Emergency Communications in Lucile, Idaho is seeking Fire Dispatcher opportunities to coordinate responses to fires, rescues, and hazardous conditions. Dispatchers receive incident information, alert resources, and maintain contact with responding crews, following established plans and directions from authorized personnel.

A high school diploma or GED is commonly required. The role may involve overnight shifts, weekends, holidays, overtime, and staffing during major incidents.

Qualifications

• A high school diploma or recognized equivalency credential is commonly required.
• Comfort with computer systems, accurate data entry, maps, and radio communication.
• Fire dispatch certification or related training may be required for specific 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.

Skills

Radio communications

Data entry

Education

High School Diploma or GED

Tools

Dispatch software

Job description

911 Emergency Communications in Lucile, Idaho is seeking Fire Dispatcher opportunities to coordinate responses to fires, rescues, and hazardous conditions. Dispatchers receive incident information, alert resources, and maintain contact with responding crews, following established plans and directions from authorized personnel.

A high school diploma or GED is commonly required. The role may involve overnight shifts, weekends, holidays, overtime, and staffing during major incidents.