Fire Dispatcher - 24/7 Emergency Communications

County Emergency Communications; Payson (AZ); On-site; USD 40,000 - 70,000; Full time

Job summary

County Emergency Communications in Payson, AZ seeks a dedicated Fire Dispatcher to coordinate responses to fires, rescues, and hazardous incidents. This role involves receiving incident information, alerting resources, and maintaining clear radio communication with responding crews.

Applicants should have a high school diploma or GED, strong data entry and map skills, and be able to work in a 24/7 dispatch environment with flexible shifts and overtime as needed.

Qualifications

• High school diploma or GED commonly required; some employers provide entry-level instruction.
• Fire dispatch certification or related 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

Clear radio communication

Organizational skills

Data entry accuracy

Maps basics

Education

High school diploma or GED

Job description

County Emergency Communications in Payson, AZ seeks a dedicated Fire Dispatcher to coordinate responses to fires, rescues, and hazardous incidents. This role involves receiving incident information, alerting resources, and maintaining clear radio communication with responding crews.

Applicants should have a high school diploma or GED, strong data entry and map skills, and be able to work in a 24/7 dispatch environment with flexible shifts and overtime as needed.