Fire Dispatch Specialist — Critical Incident Coordination

Emergency Telecommunicator Services; Yarnell (AZ); On-site; USD 42,000 - 63,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Insurance coverage

Retirement programs

Paid leave

Employee-support services

Professional development

Job summary

Emergency Telecommunicator Services in Yarnell, AZ is seeking Fire Dispatchers to coordinate responses to fires, rescues, and hazardous conditions. You will receive incident information, alert resources, and maintain contact with responding crews.

A high school diploma is commonly required; some agencies offer entry-level instruction. You should be comfortable with computer systems, maps, and radio communication, and be prepared for overnight shifts, weekends, and overtime.

Qualifications

• A high school diploma or equivalent is commonly required.
• Some employers provide entry-level instruction; others seek experienced dispatchers.
• Applicants should be comfortable with computer systems, accurate data entry, maps, and radio communication.
• Fire dispatch certification or incident-management coursework may be required for some 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

Information management

Attention to detail

Education

High school diploma

Tools

Computer systems

Job description

Emergency Telecommunicator Services in Yarnell, AZ is seeking Fire Dispatchers to coordinate responses to fires, rescues, and hazardous conditions. You will receive incident information, alert resources, and maintain contact with responding crews.

A high school diploma is commonly required; some agencies offer entry-level instruction. You should be comfortable with computer systems, maps, and radio communication, and be prepared for overnight shifts, weekends, and overtime.