Fire Dispatch Specialist — 24/7 Emergency Communications

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

Job summary

County Emergency Communications in Trementina, NM seeks a Fire Dispatcher to coordinate responses to fires, rescues, and hazards. Responsibilities include documenting reports, verifying locations, alerting stations, and monitoring radio channels to ensure timely and safe incident handling.

The role requires a high school diploma or equivalent and comfort with computer systems, maps, and radio communication. Some assignments may require dispatch training.

Qualifications

• High school diploma or recognized equivalency credential required or preferred.
• Comfort with computer systems, maps and radio communication.
• Fire dispatch certification may be required for some 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

Radio communication

Information management

Education

High school diploma or GED

Job description

County Emergency Communications in Trementina, NM seeks a Fire Dispatcher to coordinate responses to fires, rescues, and hazards. Responsibilities include documenting reports, verifying locations, alerting stations, and monitoring radio channels to ensure timely and safe incident handling.

The role requires a high school diploma or equivalent and comfort with computer systems, maps, and radio communication. Some assignments may require dispatch training.