Fire Dispatch Specialist — 24/7 Emergency Communications

911 Emergency Communications; Nogal (NM); On-site; USD 40,000 - 60,000; Full time

Job summary

911 Emergency Communications in Nogal, NM, seeks skilled Fire Dispatchers to coordinate responses to fires, rescues, and hazards. You will receive incident details, verify locations, alert stations, and maintain clear radio communication under established plans.

Ideal candidates have a high school diploma or GED, comfort with computer systems and data entry, and training in fire dispatch or EMS. Shift schedules may include nights, weekends, holidays, and overtime to support major incidents.

Qualifications

• A high school diploma or recognized equivalency credential is commonly required.
• Fire dispatch certification or EMS training may be required for some assignments.
• Applicants should be comfortable with computers, data entry, maps, and radio communication.

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

Maps

Computer literacy

Education

High school diploma or GED

Tools

Radio equipment

Computer systems

Job description

911 Emergency Communications in Nogal, NM, seeks skilled Fire Dispatchers to coordinate responses to fires, rescues, and hazards. You will receive incident details, verify locations, alert stations, and maintain clear radio communication under established plans.

Ideal candidates have a high school diploma or GED, comfort with computer systems and data entry, and training in fire dispatch or EMS. Shift schedules may include nights, weekends, holidays, and overtime to support major incidents.