Fire Dispatch Specialist — Emergency Communications

County Emergency Communications; Kaumakani (HI); On-site; USD 52,000 - 78,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Insurance coverage

Retirement programs

Paid leave

Job summary

County Emergency Communications in Makaweli, HI seeks a Fire Dispatcher to coordinate responses to fires, rescues, and hazards. You will receive incident information, alert resources, and maintain radio communications.

This role requires organized data handling, strict adherence to procedures, and the ability to work shifts including nights, weekends, and holidays. Prior fire dispatch or EMS training may be required for certain assignments.

Qualifications

• High school diploma or GED required.
• Fire dispatch certification or EMS training may be required for certain 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.

Education

High school diploma or GED

Job description

County Emergency Communications in Makaweli, HI seeks a Fire Dispatcher to coordinate responses to fires, rescues, and hazards. You will receive incident information, alert resources, and maintain radio communications.

This role requires organized data handling, strict adherence to procedures, and the ability to work shifts including nights, weekends, and holidays. Prior fire dispatch or EMS training may be required for certain assignments.