Fire Dispatch Specialist (24/7 Emergency Ops)

911 Emergency Communications; Guffey (CO); On-site; USD 45,000 - 70,000; Full time

Job summary

911 Emergency Communications in Alma, CO seeks Fire Dispatcher opportunities. Fire Dispatchers coordinate responses to fires, rescues, hazardous conditions, and other emergencies. They receive incident information, alert resources, and maintain radio communication with responding crews.

This role requires organized information handling and clear radio communication. Dispatchers must keep incident details current while following established response plans and directions from authorized personnel.

Qualifications

• High school diploma or equivalent required.
• Ability to perform accurate data entry and map reading.
• Comfort with computer systems and radio communication.
• Fire dispatch training or EMS dispatch coursework may be required.

Responsibilities

• Receive and document reports of fires, rescues, alarms, and hazards.
• Verify incident locations and reported risks.
• Alert stations and dispatch apparatus per approved assignments.
• Monitor radio channels and track unit status.
• Relay occupant and hazard information as conditions change.
• Process requests for additional resources.
• Coordinate mutual-aid communications when needed.
• Record dispatch times and incident updates.

Skills

Communication skills

Attention to detail

Organization

Data entry

Radio communication

Education

High school diploma

Tools

Dispatch software

Maps

Computer systems

Job description

911 Emergency Communications in Alma, CO seeks Fire Dispatcher opportunities. Fire Dispatchers coordinate responses to fires, rescues, hazardous conditions, and other emergencies. They receive incident information, alert resources, and maintain radio communication with responding crews.

This role requires organized information handling and clear radio communication. Dispatchers must keep incident details current while following established response plans and directions from authorized personnel.