Fire Dispatcher: 24/7 Crisis Communications

Emergency Telecommunicator Services; Shelley (ID); On-site; USD 42,000 - 64,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Insurance coverage

Retirement programs

Paid leave

Employee-support services

Professional development

Overtime opportunities

Job summary

Emergency Telecommunicator Services in Shelley, ID seeks Fire Dispatchers to coordinate responses to fires, rescues, and hazards. This role involves incident intake, alerting resources, and maintaining radio communication.

Candidates should have a high school diploma, basic data-entry skills, and the ability to work in a fast-paced, shift-based environment. Training and certification may be required for certain assignments.

Qualifications

• High school diploma or GED required; some agencies offer entry-level training.
• Ability to operate computer systems, document incidents accurately, and use maps.
• Fire dispatch certification or EMS/incident-management coursework may be required for certain assignments.

Responsibilities

• Receive and document reports of fires, rescues, alarms, and hazards.
• Verify incident locations and report risks.
• Alert stations and dispatch apparatus with approved assignments.
• Monitor radios, unit status, and incident updates.
• Record dispatch times and movements for after-action reviews.
• Coordinate mutual-aid communications when assigned.

Skills

Organized information handling

Clear radio communication

Attention to detail

Stress tolerance

Team coordination

Education

High School Diploma or GED

Tools

Computer systems

Maps

Radio equipment

Job description

Emergency Telecommunicator Services in Shelley, ID seeks Fire Dispatchers to coordinate responses to fires, rescues, and hazards. This role involves incident intake, alerting resources, and maintaining radio communication.

Candidates should have a high school diploma, basic data-entry skills, and the ability to work in a fast-paced, shift-based environment. Training and certification may be required for certain assignments.