Fire Dispatch Specialist: Critical Incident Communications

County Emergency Communications; Weiser (ID); On-site; USD 42,000 - 64,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Insurance coverage

Retirement programs

Paid leave

Employee-support services

Professional development

Overtime pay

Shift premiums

Job summary

County Emergency Communications in Weiser, Idaho seeks a Fire Dispatcher to coordinate responses to fires, rescues, and hazardous conditions. You will receive incident information, alert resources, and maintain communication with responding crews.

The role requires organized information handling, clear radio communication, and adherence to established response plans. Some assignments may include overnight shifts, weekends, holidays, and overtime.

Qualifications

• High school diploma or equivalent required; some employers provide instruction.
• Fire dispatch certification or related training may be required for certain assignments.
• EMS dispatch training or incident-management coursework can be beneficial.

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

Computer literacy

Data entry

Maps

Radio comms

Education

High School diploma

Tools

Radio equipment

Job description

County Emergency Communications in Weiser, Idaho seeks a Fire Dispatcher to coordinate responses to fires, rescues, and hazardous conditions. You will receive incident information, alert resources, and maintain communication with responding crews.

The role requires organized information handling, clear radio communication, and adherence to established response plans. Some assignments may include overnight shifts, weekends, holidays, and overtime.