Fire Dispatcher: 24/7 Emergency Communications

Emergency Telecommunicator Services; Jamestown (RI); On-site; USD 55,000 - 70,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Insurance coverage

Retirement programs

Paid leave

Job summary

Emergency Telecommunicator Services in Jamestown, RI seeks a Fire Dispatcher to coordinate responses to fires, rescues, and other emergencies. You will receive incident information, alert resources, and maintain communication with responding crews.

The role requires strong organization, clear radio communication, and adherence to established response plans. Applicants should be comfortable with computer systems, maps, and radio equipment; shift work may be required.

Qualifications

• High school diploma or GED required or equivalent.
• Applicants must be comfortable with computer systems and data entry.
• Fire dispatch training or related coursework may be required for specific 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.
• Coordinate mutual-aid communications when assigned.
• Record dispatch times, unit movements, and significant incident updates.

Skills

Clear radio communication

Attention to detail

Organized information handling

Multitasking

Education

High school diploma or GED

Tools

Computer systems

Maps

Radio equipment

Job description

Emergency Telecommunicator Services in Jamestown, RI seeks a Fire Dispatcher to coordinate responses to fires, rescues, and other emergencies. You will receive incident information, alert resources, and maintain communication with responding crews.

The role requires strong organization, clear radio communication, and adherence to established response plans. Applicants should be comfortable with computer systems, maps, and radio equipment; shift work may be required.