Fire Dispatch Specialist — Overtime & Growth Opportunities

County Emergency Communications; Los Cerrillos (NM); On-site; USD 42,000 - 66,000; Full time

Job summary

County Emergency Communications in Cerrillos, NM seeks experienced fire dispatchers to coordinate and document emergency responses, maintain radio communications, and support incident management. The dispatcher handles incident details, alerts units, and ensures accurate data entry while adhering to established procedures and shift requirements.

Responsibilities include receiving reports, verifying locations, coordinating resources, and communicating with responding crews.

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

Job description

County Emergency Communications in Cerrillos, NM seeks experienced fire dispatchers to coordinate and document emergency responses, maintain radio communications, and support incident management. The dispatcher handles incident details, alerts units, and ensures accurate data entry while adhering to established procedures and shift requirements.

Responsibilities include receiving reports, verifying locations, coordinating resources, and communicating with responding crews.