Fire Dispatcher: 24/7 Critical Communications Specialist

County Emergency Communications; Wisconsin; On-site; USD 38,000 - 65,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Insurance coverage

Retirement programs

Paid leave

Employee-support services

Professional development

Job summary

County Emergency Communications seeks a Fire Dispatcher in Taylor, Wisconsin to coordinate responses to fires, rescues, and hazardous conditions. You will receive incident information, verify locations, alert stations, and maintain radio communications with responding crews.

The position requires organization, clear communication, and adherence to established response plans, with shifts that may include overnight and weekend coverage.

Qualifications

• High school diploma or GED commonly required.
• Fire dispatch certification or EMT/incident-management coursework may be required for certain assignments.
• Comfort with computers, accurate data entry, and maps is essential.

Responsibilities

• Receive and document reports of fires, rescues, alarms, and hazards.
• Verify incident locations and reported risks.
• Alert stations and dispatch apparatus using approved assignments.
• Monitor radio channels, unit availability, and status.
• Relay information about occupants and changing conditions.
• Record dispatch times and unit movements.

Skills

Data entry

Communication

Radio communication

Education

High School Diploma

Tools

Computer systems

Maps

Radio equipment

Job description

County Emergency Communications seeks a Fire Dispatcher in Taylor, Wisconsin to coordinate responses to fires, rescues, and hazardous conditions. You will receive incident information, verify locations, alert stations, and maintain radio communications with responding crews.

The position requires organization, clear communication, and adherence to established response plans, with shifts that may include overnight and weekend coverage.