Fire Dispatcher: 24/7 Emergency Communications

Emergency Telecommunicator Services; Lenore (ID); On-site; USD 45,000 - 65,000; Full time

Job summary

Emergency Telecommunicator Services in Lenore, ID, seeks a Fire Dispatcher to coordinate responses to fires, rescue incidents, and hazardous conditions. The role requires precise information handling and clear radio communication to keep incident details current and aligned with established response plans.

Applicants should be comfortable with computer systems, data entry, maps, and radio communication, and may need fire dispatch certification or related coursework depending on assignments.

Qualifications

• High school diploma or recognized equivalency credential is commonly required.
• Some employers provide entry-level instruction; others seek experienced dispatchers with fire communications training.

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

Accurate data entry

Maps

Computer systems

Education

High school diploma or GED

Tools

Radio communication equipment

Job description

Emergency Telecommunicator Services in Lenore, ID, seeks a Fire Dispatcher to coordinate responses to fires, rescue incidents, and hazardous conditions. The role requires precise information handling and clear radio communication to keep incident details current and aligned with established response plans.

Applicants should be comfortable with computer systems, data entry, maps, and radio communication, and may need fire dispatch certification or related coursework depending on assignments.