Fire Dispatcher - 24/7 Emergency Communications

Emergency Telecommunicator Services; Raymer (CO); On-site; USD 50,000 - 75,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Insurance coverage

Retirement programs

Paid leave

Job summary

Emergency Telecommunicator Services in New Raymer, CO seeks a Fire Dispatcher to coordinate responses and maintain clear radio communications for fire services.

You will receive incident details, alert resources, log times, and support mutual aid, with shifts including nights and weekends. Entry-level positions may be available; background checks and fire dispatch certifications may be required.

Qualifications

• A 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

Education

High school diploma

Job description

Emergency Telecommunicator Services in New Raymer, CO seeks a Fire Dispatcher to coordinate responses and maintain clear radio communications for fire services.

You will receive incident details, alert resources, log times, and support mutual aid, with shifts including nights and weekends. Entry-level positions may be available; background checks and fire dispatch certifications may be required.