Fire Dispatch Specialist – 24/7 Emergency Communications

Emergency Telecommunicator Services; Paul (ID); On-site; USD 42,000 - 64,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Insurance coverage

Retirement programs

Paid leave

Overtime pay

Shift premiums

Job summary

Emergency Telecommunicator Services seeks skilled Fire Dispatchers to coordinate responses for fires, rescues, and hazards in Paul, Idaho. This on-site role requires precise data handling, clear radio communication, and strict adherence to incident plans under supervision of authorized personnel.

Applicants should have a high school diploma or GED and be comfortable with computer systems, maps, and data entry. Training and certifications may be required depending on assignment and agency policy.

Qualifications

• High school diploma or GED commonly required.
• Some employers provide entry-level instruction; others seek trained dispatchers.

Responsibilities

• Receive and document reports of fires, rescues, alarms, and hazards.
• 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

Organizational skills

Education

High School Diploma or GED

Tools

Computer systems

Job description

Emergency Telecommunicator Services seeks skilled Fire Dispatchers to coordinate responses for fires, rescues, and hazards in Paul, Idaho. This on-site role requires precise data handling, clear radio communication, and strict adherence to incident plans under supervision of authorized personnel.

Applicants should have a high school diploma or GED and be comfortable with computer systems, maps, and data entry. Training and certifications may be required depending on assignment and agency policy.