Fire Dispatcher: 24/7 Emergency Communications

County Emergency Communications; Johnstown (CO); On-site; USD 52,000 - 76,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Insurance

Retirement plan

Paid leave

Employee support services

Professional development

Job summary

County Emergency Communications in Johnstown, Colorado invites applications for Fire Dispatcher roles. The position supports coordinating responses to fires, rescues, and other emergencies, with duties including receiving reports, verifying locations, alerting units, and maintaining incident communications.

Dispatchers must manage information accurately, operate radio systems, and follow established response plans.

Qualifications

• High school diploma or GED required.
• Experience with radio communications is advantageous.
• Entry-level training may be provided by employers.

Responsibilities

• Receive and document reports of fires, rescues, alarms, and hazards.
• Verify incident locations, access information, and reported risks.
• Alert stations and dispatch apparatus using approved 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

Clear radio communication

Data entry

Multitasking

Attention to detail

Education

High school diploma or GED

Tools

Computer systems

Job description

County Emergency Communications in Johnstown, Colorado invites applications for Fire Dispatcher roles. The position supports coordinating responses to fires, rescues, and other emergencies, with duties including receiving reports, verifying locations, alerting units, and maintaining incident communications.

Dispatchers must manage information accurately, operate radio systems, and follow established response plans.