Fire Dispatch Specialist: 24/7 Incident & Radio Coordination

911 Emergency Communications; Florissant (CO); On-site; USD 40,000 - 65,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Insurance coverage

Retirement programs

Paid leave

Professional development

Job summary

911 Emergency Communications in Florissant, CO seeks a dedicated Fire Dispatcher to coordinate responses to fires, rescues, and hazards. You will receive reports, verify locations, alert resources, and maintain clear radio communication while following established plans.

Applicants should have a high school diploma, be comfortable with computer systems and maps, and be prepared for shift work including overnights, weekends, and holidays.

Qualifications

• High school diploma or equivalency commonly required.
• Comfort with computer systems, data entry, maps and radio communication.
• Some employers provide entry-level instruction for new dispatchers.

Responsibilities

• Receive and document reports of fires, rescues, alarms, and hazards.
• Verify incident locations and reported 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, unit movements, and significant updates.

Skills

Radio communication

Attention to detail

Organized information

Education

High school diploma

Tools

Dispatch software

Maps

Radio systems

Job description

911 Emergency Communications in Florissant, CO seeks a dedicated Fire Dispatcher to coordinate responses to fires, rescues, and hazards. You will receive reports, verify locations, alert resources, and maintain clear radio communication while following established plans.

Applicants should have a high school diploma, be comfortable with computer systems and maps, and be prepared for shift work including overnights, weekends, and holidays.