Fire Dispatch Specialist - 24/7 Emergency Communications

911 Emergency Communications; Seal Cove (ME); On-site; USD 40,000 - 64,000; Full time

Job summary

911 Emergency Communications in Seal Cove, Maine seeks capable Fire Dispatchers to coordinate responses to fires, rescues, and hazardous conditions. You will receive incident information, alert resources, and maintain contact with responding crews throughout shifts that may include nights and weekends.

Applicants should have a high school diploma or GED and be comfortable with computer systems, data entry, maps, and radio communication. Some roles may require fire dispatch or EMT training.

Qualifications

• High school diploma commonly required or equivalent credential.
• Applicants should be comfortable with computer systems, accurate data entry, maps, and radio communication.
• Fire dispatch certification or emergency medical dispatch training may be required for specific assignments.

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

Computer literacy

Maps

Radio communication

Education

High school diploma or GED

Job description

911 Emergency Communications in Seal Cove, Maine seeks capable Fire Dispatchers to coordinate responses to fires, rescues, and hazardous conditions. You will receive incident information, alert resources, and maintain contact with responding crews throughout shifts that may include nights and weekends.

Applicants should have a high school diploma or GED and be comfortable with computer systems, data entry, maps, and radio communication. Some roles may require fire dispatch or EMT training.