Fire Dispatch Specialist – 24/7 Emergency Ops & Training

Emergency Telecommunicator Services; Voluntown (CT); On-site; USD 45,000 - 65,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Insurance coverage

Retirement programs

Paid leave

Professional development

Overtime pay

Job summary

Emergency Telecommunicator Services in Voluntown, CT seeks experienced fire dispatchers to coordinate responses to fires, rescues, and hazardous conditions. The role emphasizes precise information handling and clear radio communication in line with established response plans.

You will receive incident details, alert resources, monitor radios, document events, and coordinate mutual-aid as needed. A high school diploma or GED is typically required, with on-the-job training and possible dispatch

Qualifications

• A high school diploma or recognized equivalency credential is commonly required.
• Fire dispatch certification, emergency medical dispatch training, or incident-management coursework 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

Attention to detail

Radio communication

Documentation

Data entry

Record keeping

Education

High school diploma or GED

Tools

Computer systems

Maps

Radio equipment

Job description

Emergency Telecommunicator Services in Voluntown, CT seeks experienced fire dispatchers to coordinate responses to fires, rescues, and hazardous conditions. The role emphasizes precise information handling and clear radio communication in line with established response plans.

You will receive incident details, alert resources, monitor radios, document events, and coordinate mutual-aid as needed. A high school diploma or GED is typically required, with on-the-job training and possible dispatch