Fire Dispatch Specialist: Emergency Communications Pro

County Emergency Communications; Town of Three Lakes (WI); On-site; USD 42,000 - 64,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Insurance options

Retirement programs

Paid leave

Job summary

County Emergency Communications in Wisconsin is seeking Fire Dispatcher opportunities in Three Lakes. These positions coordinate responses to fires, rescues, and other emergencies, maintaining clear radio communication and accurate incident records.

Dispatchers may work varied shifts, including overnight and weekends, with strong data entry and map-reading skills essential to success. Training and certifications may be required by the hiring agency.

Qualifications

• High school diploma or GED required; some employers offer entry-level instruction.

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 Wisconsin is seeking Fire Dispatcher opportunities in Three Lakes. These positions coordinate responses to fires, rescues, and other emergencies, maintaining clear radio communication and accurate incident records.

Dispatchers may work varied shifts, including overnight and weekends, with strong data entry and map-reading skills essential to success. Training and certifications may be required by the hiring agency.