Fire Dispatcher: 24/7 Emergency Communications

911 Emergency Communications; Monmouth (ME); On-site; USD 40,000 - 70,000; Full time

Job summary

911 Emergency Communications in Monmouth, ME is seeking Fire Dispatcher opportunities. Dispatchers coordinate responses to fires, rescue incidents, and hazardous conditions, and maintain communication with responding crews.

This role requires organized information handling, clear radio communication, and proficiency with computer systems, maps, and dispatch software. Applicants should have a high school diploma; some employers offer entry-level instruction, while others require fire dispatch or

Qualifications

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

Data entry

Maps

Computer systems

Education

High school diploma or equivalent

Tools

Dispatch software

Radio systems

Job description

911 Emergency Communications in Monmouth, ME is seeking Fire Dispatcher opportunities. Dispatchers coordinate responses to fires, rescue incidents, and hazardous conditions, and maintain communication with responding crews.

This role requires organized information handling, clear radio communication, and proficiency with computer systems, maps, and dispatch software. Applicants should have a high school diploma; some employers offer entry-level instruction, while others require fire dispatch or