Fire Dispatcher: 24/7 Emergency Communications

Emergency Telecommunicator Services; Ivoryton (CT); On-site; USD 45,000 - 75,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Insurance coverage

Retirement programs

Paid leave

Job summary

Emergency Telecommunicator Services Ivoryton, CT is seeking Fire Dispatchers to coordinate responses to fires, rescues, and hazardous conditions. You will receive incident information, alert resources, and maintain communications with responding crews from a centralized dispatch position.

The role requires clear radio communication, meticulous data entry, and adherence to established response plans. Evening, overnight, weekend, and holiday shifts may be required to cover major incidents.

Qualifications

• A high school diploma or recognized equivalency credential is commonly required.
• Some employers provide entry-level instruction; others seek experienced dispatchers with fire communications training.
• Applicants should be comfortable with computer systems, accurate data entry, maps, and radio communication.
• 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

Skills

Radio communication

Organized information handling

Education

High school diploma or GED

Job description

Emergency Telecommunicator Services Ivoryton, CT is seeking Fire Dispatchers to coordinate responses to fires, rescues, and hazardous conditions. You will receive incident information, alert resources, and maintain communications with responding crews from a centralized dispatch position.

The role requires clear radio communication, meticulous data entry, and adherence to established response plans. Evening, overnight, weekend, and holiday shifts may be required to cover major incidents.