Fire Dispatch Specialist: Fast-Paced Emergency Communications

Emergency Telecommunicator Services; Town of Tomah (WI); On-site; USD 40,000 - 60,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Insurance coverage

Retirement programs

Paid leave

Professional development

Job summary

Emergency Telecommunicator Services seeks Fire Dispatchers in Tomah, WI to coordinate responses and maintain critical incident information. You will receive reports, verify locations, alert units, monitor channels, and coordinate resources under established response plans.

Applicants should have a high school diploma and be comfortable with computer systems, maps, and radio communication; fire dispatch training or EMS dispatch certification may be required for certain assignments.

Qualifications

• Requires organized handling of incident details and communications
• Ability to verify locations, risks, and resources efficiently
• Proficient with maps, computer systems, and radio communication

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

Organized info handling

Clear radio communication

Attention to detail

Education

High school diploma or equivalent

Tools

Radio/communications systems

Job description

Emergency Telecommunicator Services seeks Fire Dispatchers in Tomah, WI to coordinate responses and maintain critical incident information. You will receive reports, verify locations, alert units, monitor channels, and coordinate resources under established response plans.

Applicants should have a high school diploma and be comfortable with computer systems, maps, and radio communication; fire dispatch training or EMS dispatch certification may be required for certain assignments.