Fire Dispatcher: 24/7 Communications & Rescue Coordination

Emergency Telecommunicator Services; Red River (NM); On-site; USD 40,000 - 60,000; Full time

Job summary

Emergency Telecommunicator Services in Red River, NM is seeking Fire Dispatcher opportunities. Fire Dispatchers coordinate responses to fires, rescues, hazardous conditions and other emergencies, receiving incident information, alerting resources, and maintaining communication with responding crews.

This role requires organized information handling and clear radio communication. Applicants should have a high school diploma or GED; fire dispatch certification or EMS dispatch training may be

Qualifications

• High school diploma or GED commonly required.
• Fire dispatch certification or EMS dispatch training may be required for certain assignments.
• Comfort with computer systems, 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
• Process requests for additional resources through established procedures
• Coordinate mutual-aid communications when assigned
• Record dispatch times, unit movements, and significant incident updates

Skills

Attention to detail

Clear radio communication

Education

High school diploma or GED

Tools

Computer systems

Job description

Emergency Telecommunicator Services in Red River, NM is seeking Fire Dispatcher opportunities. Fire Dispatchers coordinate responses to fires, rescues, hazardous conditions and other emergencies, receiving incident information, alerting resources, and maintaining communication with responding crews.

This role requires organized information handling and clear radio communication. Applicants should have a high school diploma or GED; fire dispatch certification or EMS dispatch training may be