Fire Dispatcher: 24/7 Crisis Communications Pro

911 Emergency Communications; Maybell (CO); On-site; USD 45,000 - 75,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Insurance options

Retirement programs

Paid leave

Professional development

Job summary

911 Emergency Communications in Maybell, CO seeks trained Fire Dispatchers to coordinate responses to fires, rescues, and hazards. You will receive incident reports, verify details, and dispatch resources while maintaining clear radio communications with responding crews.

The role emphasizes organized information handling, adherence to response plans, and staying current with incident details under supervision. Applicants should be prepared for varied shifts, including nights and weekends.

Qualifications

• High school diploma or GED required.
• Comfort with computer systems and data entry.
• Fire dispatch training or incident-management coursework preferred.

Responsibilities

• Receive and document reports of fires, rescues, alarms, and hazards.
• Verify incident locations and risks.
• Alert stations and dispatch units with approved assignments.
• Monitor radio channels and unit status.
• Relay information about occupants, hazards, and changing conditions.
• Process requests for additional resources per procedures.
• Coordinate mutual-aid communications when needed.
• Record dispatch times and unit movements.

Skills

Radio communication

Data entry

Organizational skills

Communication

Education

High school diploma

GED

Tools

Fire dispatch software

Radio equipment

Job description

911 Emergency Communications in Maybell, CO seeks trained Fire Dispatchers to coordinate responses to fires, rescues, and hazards. You will receive incident reports, verify details, and dispatch resources while maintaining clear radio communications with responding crews.

The role emphasizes organized information handling, adherence to response plans, and staying current with incident details under supervision. Applicants should be prepared for varied shifts, including nights and weekends.