Fire Dispatch Specialist — Emergency Communications

911 Emergency Communications; Grouse Creek (UT); On-site; USD 48,000 - 64,000; Full time

Job summary

911 Emergency Communications in Grouse Creek, UT is seeking Fire Dispatchers to coordinate responses to fires and other emergencies. You will receive incident information, alert resources, and maintain contact with responding crews, while following established plans and directives.

The role requires attention to detail, strong data entry and clear radio communication. Candidates should have a high school diploma; some agencies may require fire dispatch training or EMT coursework.

Qualifications

• A high school diploma or recognized equivalency credential is commonly required.
• Some employers provide entry-level instruction; others seek experienced dispatchers with fire communications training.
• Comfort with computer systems, accurate data entry, maps, and radio communication 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

Clear radio communication

Attention to detail

Data entry

Computer literacy

Education

High school diploma

Job description

911 Emergency Communications in Grouse Creek, UT is seeking Fire Dispatchers to coordinate responses to fires and other emergencies. You will receive incident information, alert resources, and maintain contact with responding crews, while following established plans and directives.

The role requires attention to detail, strong data entry and clear radio communication. Candidates should have a high school diploma; some agencies may require fire dispatch training or EMT coursework.