Fire Dispatch Specialist - 24/7 Shifts & Growth

911 Emergency Communications; Town of Poy Sippi (WI); On-site; USD 40,000 - 65,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Insurance coverage

Retirement programs

Paid leave

Employee-support services

Professional development

Job summary

911 Emergency Communications in Wisconsin seeks Fire Dispatcher candidates to coordinate emergency responses and maintain clear radio communication during incidents in Poy Sippi. The role emphasizes organized information handling and adherence to established response plans.

Applicants should be comfortable with computer systems, data entry, maps, and radio operations. Some assignments may require fire dispatch or emergency medical dispatch training.

Qualifications

• High school diploma or recognized equivalency credential is commonly required.
• Comfort with computer systems, accurate data entry, maps, and radio communication.
• Fire dispatch certification, emergency medical dispatch training, or incident-management coursework may be required for particular 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

Radio communication

Organizational skills

Data entry

Computer literacy

Clear communication

Education

High school diploma

Tools

Maps

Computer systems

Job description

911 Emergency Communications in Wisconsin seeks Fire Dispatcher candidates to coordinate emergency responses and maintain clear radio communication during incidents in Poy Sippi. The role emphasizes organized information handling and adherence to established response plans.

Applicants should be comfortable with computer systems, data entry, maps, and radio operations. Some assignments may require fire dispatch or emergency medical dispatch training.