Fire Dispatcher: 24/7 Emergency Communications

County Emergency Communications; Glen (NH); On-site; USD 42,000 - 60,000; Full time

Job summary

County Emergency Communications in Glen, NH is seeking Fire Dispatcher opportunities to coordinate responses to fires, rescues, and hazardous conditions. You will receive incident information, alert resources, and maintain communication with responding crews to ensure timely and safe operations.

Successful candidates typically hold a high school diploma, may have dispatch training, and should be comfortable with computers, data entry, maps, and radio communication.

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.
• Applicants should be comfortable with computer systems, accurate data entry, maps, and radio communication.

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 accuracy

Radio communication

Attention to detail

Education

High school diploma or GED

Job description

County Emergency Communications in Glen, NH is seeking Fire Dispatcher opportunities to coordinate responses to fires, rescues, and hazardous conditions. You will receive incident information, alert resources, and maintain communication with responding crews to ensure timely and safe operations.

Successful candidates typically hold a high school diploma, may have dispatch training, and should be comfortable with computers, data entry, maps, and radio communication.