Fire Dispatch Specialist - 24/7 Emergency Ops

County Emergency Communications; Lyons (CO); On-site; USD 52,000 - 75,000; Full time

Job summary

County Emergency Communications in Lyons, CO seeks Fire Dispatcher professionals. You will coordinate responses to fires and emergencies, maintain incident records, and communicate with responding crews using approved radio procedures.

Ideal candidates are organized, proficient with computer systems and maps, and able to operate under shift schedules that may include nights, weekends, and holidays. Training and certification requirements vary by agency.

Qualifications

• High school diploma or equivalent required.
• Experience with computer systems and data entry preferred.
• Fire dispatch certification or EM training may be required for specific positions.

Responsibilities

• Receive and document reports of fires, rescues, alarms, and hazards.
• Verify incident locations, access information, and risks.
• Alert stations and dispatch apparatus using approved assignments.
• Monitor radio channels, unit availability, and incident status.
• Relay information about occupants, hazards, and changing conditions.
• Record dispatch times and unit movements.

Skills

Data entry

Radio communication

Maps

Computer skills

Education

High school diploma or GED

Tools

Computer systems

Job description

County Emergency Communications in Lyons, CO seeks Fire Dispatcher professionals. You will coordinate responses to fires and emergencies, maintain incident records, and communicate with responding crews using approved radio procedures.

Ideal candidates are organized, proficient with computer systems and maps, and able to operate under shift schedules that may include nights, weekends, and holidays. Training and certification requirements vary by agency.