Fire Dispatcher — 24/7 Emergency Communications

Emergency Telecommunicator Services; Cubero (NM); On-site; USD 42,000 - 66,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Insurance coverage

Retirement programs

Paid leave

Employee-support services

Professional development

Job summary

Cubero, NM-based Fire Dispatcher opportunities offer critical support to fire services. Dispatchers receive incident information, verify locations, alert stations, and coordinate resources while maintaining radio communication under established plans.

Responsibilities include documenting reports, monitoring status, coordinating mutual aid, and ensuring rapid response during fires, rescues, and hazardous conditions, with shift work including nights and weekends as needed.

Qualifications

• High school diploma or GED commonly required.
• Fire dispatch certification or emergency medical dispatch training 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

Clear radio communication

Organizational skills

Data entry accuracy

Calm under pressure

Education

High school diploma or GED

Job description

Cubero, NM-based Fire Dispatcher opportunities offer critical support to fire services. Dispatchers receive incident information, verify locations, alert stations, and coordinate resources while maintaining radio communication under established plans.

Responsibilities include documenting reports, monitoring status, coordinating mutual aid, and ensuring rapid response during fires, rescues, and hazardous conditions, with shift work including nights and weekends as needed.