Fire Dispatch Specialist - Emergency Communications

911 Emergency Communications; Zuni Pueblo (NM); On-site; USD 42,000 - 64,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Insurance coverage

Retirement programs

Paid leave

Professional development

Job summary

911 Emergency Communications in Zuni, NM seeks fire dispatchers to coordinate responses to fires, rescues, and hazards. You will receive incident information, alert resources, and maintain radio contact with responding crews.

This role requires organized information handling, clear radio communication, and adherence to procedures. Must complete background checks and may require fire dispatch training; scheduling may include nights, weekends, and overtime.

Qualifications

• High school diploma or GED commonly required. Some employers provide entry-level instruction or seek trained dispatchers.
• Comfort with computer systems, 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

Organizational skills

Radio communication

Attention to detail

Data entry

Education

High School Diploma or GED

Job description

911 Emergency Communications in Zuni, NM seeks fire dispatchers to coordinate responses to fires, rescues, and hazards. You will receive incident information, alert resources, and maintain radio contact with responding crews.

This role requires organized information handling, clear radio communication, and adherence to procedures. Must complete background checks and may require fire dispatch training; scheduling may include nights, weekends, and overtime.