Fire Dispatcher — 24/7 Emergency Communications

911 Emergency Communications; Belmont (NH); On-site; USD 50,000 - 75,000; Full time

Job summary

911 Emergency Communications in Belmont, NH seeks Fire Dispatchers to coordinate responses to fires, rescues, hazardous conditions, and other emergencies managed by fire services. You receive incident information, alert appropriate resources, and maintain communication with responding crews.

This role requires organized information handling, precise data entry, and calm radio communication under pressure. You will work shifts including overnights, weekends, and holidays as needed to support

Qualifications

• High school diploma or GED required.
• Fire dispatch certification may be required for certain assignments.
• EMD training or incident-management coursework may be required.

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 accuracy

Map reading

Incident coordination

Education

High School Diploma or GED

Fire Dispatch Certification

Emergency Medical Dispatch (EMD) Training

Tools

Radio equipment

Computer systems

Job description

911 Emergency Communications in Belmont, NH seeks Fire Dispatchers to coordinate responses to fires, rescues, hazardous conditions, and other emergencies managed by fire services. You receive incident information, alert appropriate resources, and maintain communication with responding crews.

This role requires organized information handling, precise data entry, and calm radio communication under pressure. You will work shifts including overnights, weekends, and holidays as needed to support