Fire Dispatch Specialist: Rapid Emergency Coordination

Emergency Telecommunicator Services; Hugo (CO); On-site; USD 50,000 - 75,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Insurance coverage

Retirement programs

Paid leave

Professional development

Job summary

Emergency Telecommunicator Services in Colorado is seeking fire dispatchers to coordinate responses to fires, rescues, hazards, and other emergencies. You will receive incident information, verify locations, alert units, and maintain communication with responding crews.

The role requires organized information handling, clear radio communication, and proficiency with computer systems, maps, and data entry. Fire dispatch certification or EMS training may be required for certain assignments.

Qualifications

• High school diploma or GED required.
• Fire dispatch certification or EMS/EMD training may be required for some assignments.
• Comfortable with computer systems, accurate data entry, maps, 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.
• Record dispatch times, unit movements, and significant incident updates.

Skills

Radio communication

Data entry

Computer skills

Maps

Education

High school diploma or GED

Job description

Emergency Telecommunicator Services in Colorado is seeking fire dispatchers to coordinate responses to fires, rescues, hazards, and other emergencies. You will receive incident information, verify locations, alert units, and maintain communication with responding crews.

The role requires organized information handling, clear radio communication, and proficiency with computer systems, maps, and data entry. Fire dispatch certification or EMS training may be required for certain assignments.