Fire Dispatcher: 24/7 Emergency Communications

Emergency Telecommunicator Services; Embarrass (WI); On-site; USD 42,000 - 64,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Insurance coverage

Retirement programs

Paid leave

Professional development

Job summary

Emergency Telecommunicator Services in Embarrass, Wisconsin, invites applications for a Fire Dispatcher. The role involves receiving and documenting incident reports, coordinating dispatch, and maintaining communications with responding crews across ongoing incidents.

Candidates should have a high school diploma or equivalent; some positions may require fire dispatch or EMS training and related coursework. Availability for shift work, including nights, weekends, and holidays, is expected.

Qualifications

• A high school diploma or recognized equivalency credential is commonly required.
• Fire dispatch certification, emergency medical dispatch training, or incident-management coursework may be required for particular 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.

Job description

Emergency Telecommunicator Services in Embarrass, Wisconsin, invites applications for a Fire Dispatcher. The role involves receiving and documenting incident reports, coordinating dispatch, and maintaining communications with responding crews across ongoing incidents.

Candidates should have a high school diploma or equivalent; some positions may require fire dispatch or EMS training and related coursework. Availability for shift work, including nights, weekends, and holidays, is expected.