Fire Dispatcher — 24/7 Emergency Communications

911 Emergency Communications; Bellevue (ID); On-site; USD 42,000 - 66,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Insurance coverage

Retirement programs

Paid leave

Professional development

Overtime opportunities

Shift premiums

Job summary

911 Emergency Communications in Bellevue, Idaho seeks Fire Dispatcher to coordinate responses to fires, rescues, and hazardous conditions. You will receive incident information, verify locations, alert resources, and maintain clear radio communications.

The role requires calm, organized information handling and strict adherence to established response plans. Candidates should be comfortable with computer systems and data entry; fire dispatch certification or EMS dispatch training may be required

Qualifications

• High school diploma or recognized equivalency credential.
• Fire dispatch certification or emergency medical dispatch training may be required for certain 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

Data entry

Radio communication

Maps

Computer systems

Education

High school diploma

Job description

911 Emergency Communications in Bellevue, Idaho seeks Fire Dispatcher to coordinate responses to fires, rescues, and hazardous conditions. You will receive incident information, verify locations, alert resources, and maintain clear radio communications.

The role requires calm, organized information handling and strict adherence to established response plans. Candidates should be comfortable with computer systems and data entry; fire dispatch certification or EMS dispatch training may be required