Fire Dispatch Specialist — 24/7 Emergency Communications

911 Emergency Communications; Lusk (WY); On-site; USD 42,000 - 64,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Insurance coverage

Retirement programs

Paid leave

Employee-support services

Overtime pay

Shift premiums

Job summary

911 Emergency Communications in Wyoming seeks a Fire Dispatcher in Lusk to coordinate fire service responses, verify incident locations, and alert appropriate resources while maintaining clear radio communications. You will document reports, monitor channels, and ensure timely dispatch of units.

The role requires organized information handling, accuracy, and calm decision‑making under pressure, with a schedule that includes nights, weekends, holidays, and potential overtime.

Qualifications

• A high school diploma or GED commonly required; some employers offer entry-level instruction.
• Fire dispatch training or related coursework may be required for certain assignments.

Responsibilities

• Receive and document reports of fires, rescues, alarms, and hazardous conditions.
• Verify incident locations and reported risks; ensure accuracy of data entered.
• Alert stations and dispatch units using approved response assignments.
• Monitor radio channels, unit availability, and incident status in real time.
• Relay information about occupants, hazards, and changing conditions to responders.
• Process requests for additional resources through established procedures.
• Coordinate mutual-aid communications when assigned.
• Record dispatch times and unit movements for incident logs.

Skills

Organized information handling

Clear radio communication

Attention to detail

Education

High school diploma

Job description

911 Emergency Communications in Wyoming seeks a Fire Dispatcher in Lusk to coordinate fire service responses, verify incident locations, and alert appropriate resources while maintaining clear radio communications. You will document reports, monitor channels, and ensure timely dispatch of units.

The role requires organized information handling, accuracy, and calm decision‑making under pressure, with a schedule that includes nights, weekends, holidays, and potential overtime.