Fire Dispatcher — 24/7 Emergency Communications

County Emergency Communications; Fairview (UT); Hybrid; USD 45,000 - 65,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Insurance coverage

Retirement programs

Paid leave

Professional development

Overtime opportunities

Job summary

County Emergency Communications in Fairview, UT seeks a Fire Dispatcher to coordinate responses, document incident details, and maintain radio communications with responding crews. The role requires careful information handling and adherence to established response plans.

Responsibilities include verifying locations, alerting stations, and monitoring unit status. Applicants should have a high school diploma or GED and basic computer skills, with dispatcher or EMS training valued.

Qualifications

• High school diploma or GED is commonly required.
• Experience with computer systems and accurate data entry is desired.
• Strong radio communication and clear information processing skills preferred.

Responsibilities

• Receive and document reports of fires, rescues, alarms, and hazards.
• Verify incident locations and access information.
• Alert stations and dispatch units using approved assignments.
• Monitor radio channels and unit status for incident coordination.
• Record dispatch times and important updates for after-action reviews.

Skills

Radio communication

Information handling

Education

High school diploma or GED

Job description

County Emergency Communications in Fairview, UT seeks a Fire Dispatcher to coordinate responses, document incident details, and maintain radio communications with responding crews. The role requires careful information handling and adherence to established response plans.

Responsibilities include verifying locations, alerting stations, and monitoring unit status. Applicants should have a high school diploma or GED and basic computer skills, with dispatcher or EMS training valued.