Fire Dispatch Specialist – 24/7 Incident Coordination

Emergency Telecommunicator Services; Salmon (ID); On-site; USD 42,000 - 62,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Insurance coverage

Paid leave

Professional development

Job summary

Emergency Telecommunicator Services in Carmen, ID seeks a trained fire dispatcher to coordinate responses to fires, rescues, and hazardous conditions. The role emphasizes accurate data handling, clear radio communication, and strict adherence to established response plans.

Dispatched personnel work across shifts, including overnight, weekends, and holidays. Applicants should have a high school diploma and may require fire dispatch training or certification for specialized assignments.

Qualifications

• High school diploma or GED required; dispatch training or certification may be required for certain assignments.
• Ability to use computer systems, perform accurate data entry, and operate radios and maps.
• Strong communication skills and the ability to stay calm under pressure.

Responsibilities

• Receive and document reports of fires, rescues, alarms, and hazards.
• Verify incident locations and access details; relay information to units.
• Alert stations and dispatch apparatus using approved assignments.
• Monitor radio channels, track unit availability and incident status.
• Record dispatch times and unit movements; coordinate mutual aid as needed.

Skills

Attention to detail

Clear communication

Multitasking

Computer literacy

Education

High school diploma or GED

Fire dispatch training

Tools

Radio systems

CAD/Maps

Job description

Emergency Telecommunicator Services in Carmen, ID seeks a trained fire dispatcher to coordinate responses to fires, rescues, and hazardous conditions. The role emphasizes accurate data handling, clear radio communication, and strict adherence to established response plans.

Dispatched personnel work across shifts, including overnight, weekends, and holidays. Applicants should have a high school diploma and may require fire dispatch training or certification for specialized assignments.