Fire Dispatch Specialist — 24/7 Emergency Communications

County Emergency Communications; Richfield (ID); On-site; USD 42,000 - 56,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Insurance coverage

Paid leave

Professional development

Job summary

County Emergency Communications in Richfield, Idaho, seeks Fire Dispatchers to coordinate emergency responses and maintain clear radio communications with responding crews. The role emphasizes accurate information handling, adherence to established plans, and prompt notification of incidents.

Applicants should be prepared for shift work that may include nights, weekends, and overtime, with appropriate training and ongoing professional development offered as needed.

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

Job description

County Emergency Communications in Richfield, Idaho, seeks Fire Dispatchers to coordinate emergency responses and maintain clear radio communications with responding crews. The role emphasizes accurate information handling, adherence to established plans, and prompt notification of incidents.

Applicants should be prepared for shift work that may include nights, weekends, and overtime, with appropriate training and ongoing professional development offered as needed.