Fire Dispatcher: 24/7 Critical Emergency Communications

County Emergency Communications; Arizona; On-site; USD 40,000 - 65,000; Full time

Job summary

County Emergency Communications in Rio Rico, AZ seeks Fire Dispatcher 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 role requires strong organization, precise data entry, and the ability to work across shifts, including nights, weekends, and holidays. Prior fire communications training or EMT dispatch credentials may be required.

Qualifications

• Requires organized information handling and clear radio communications.
• Data entry accuracy and familiarity with maps are preferred.
• Fire dispatch certification or related coursework may be required for some assignments.

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

Radio communication

Data entry

Incident coordination

Education

High school diploma

Tools

Dispatch software

Mapping software

Job description

County Emergency Communications in Rio Rico, AZ seeks Fire Dispatcher 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 role requires strong organization, precise data entry, and the ability to work across shifts, including nights, weekends, and holidays. Prior fire communications training or EMT dispatch credentials may be required.