Fire Dispatch Specialist: Coordinated Emergency Response

County Emergency Communications; Garden City (UT); On-site; USD 42,000 - 66,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Insurance coverage

Retirement programs

Paid leave

Employee support services

Professional development

Job summary

County Emergency Communications in Garden City, UT seeks Fire Dispatcher to coordinate responses to fires, rescues, and hazards. You will receive incident information, alert resources, and maintain clear radio communications with responding crews.

The role requires organized data handling, attention to detail, and the ability to follow established plans. Fire dispatch certification or related training may be required for certain assignments; entry-level training is sometimes provided.

Qualifications

• Requires high school diploma or equivalent; some agencies provide entry-level instruction or dispatch training.
• Experience with radio communication and incident documentation preferred.
• Applicants must be comfortable with computers, maps, and radio communication.

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.

Skills

Excellent radio communication

Accurate data entry

Strong computer skills

Education

High school diploma or equivalent

Tools

Radio dispatch equipment

Computer systems

Job description

County Emergency Communications in Garden City, UT seeks Fire Dispatcher to coordinate responses to fires, rescues, and hazards. You will receive incident information, alert resources, and maintain clear radio communications with responding crews.

The role requires organized data handling, attention to detail, and the ability to follow established plans. Fire dispatch certification or related training may be required for certain assignments; entry-level training is sometimes provided.