Fire Dispatch Specialist: 24/7 Emergency Communications

County Emergency Communications; Ovid (CO); On-site; USD 45,000 - 65,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Insurance coverage

Retirement programs

Paid leave

Professional development

Job summary

County Emergency Communications in Ovid, CO is seeking Fire Dispatcher personnel to coordinate emergency responses and maintain clear radio communications. You will receive incident details, alert resources, and sustain contact with responding crews.

Role requires organized information handling, adherence to response plans, and the ability to work across shift schedules including nights and weekends. Experience with maps, computers, and radio systems is preferred.

Qualifications

• A high school diploma or recognized equivalency credential is commonly required.
• Some employers provide instruction; others seek dispatchers with fire communications training.
• 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, 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

Clear radio communication

Data entry accuracy

Multitasking

Education

High school diploma or GED

Tools

Computer systems

Job description

County Emergency Communications in Ovid, CO is seeking Fire Dispatcher personnel to coordinate emergency responses and maintain clear radio communications. You will receive incident details, alert resources, and sustain contact with responding crews.

Role requires organized information handling, adherence to response plans, and the ability to work across shift schedules including nights and weekends. Experience with maps, computers, and radio systems is preferred.