Fire Dispatcher — 24/7 Emergency Communications

Emergency Telecommunicator Services; Sedgwick (ME); On-site; USD 45,000 - 60,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Insurance coverage

Retirement programs

Paid leave

Employee-support services

Professional development

Job summary

Emergency Telecommunicator Services seeks Fire Dispatchers for Sedgwick, Maine. You will coordinate fire responses, receive incident data, alert resources, and maintain clear communications with responding crews. Roles entail shift work across days, nights, weekends, and holidays as incidents arise.

Candidates should have a high school diploma or equivalent, comfort with computers and maps, and be prepared for dispatch training and potential certifications. Employment terms vary by agency.

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.
• Applicants should be comfortable with computer systems, accurate data entry, maps, and radio communication.
• 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.

Job description

Emergency Telecommunicator Services seeks Fire Dispatchers for Sedgwick, Maine. You will coordinate fire responses, receive incident data, alert resources, and maintain clear communications with responding crews. Roles entail shift work across days, nights, weekends, and holidays as incidents arise.

Candidates should have a high school diploma or equivalent, comfort with computers and maps, and be prepared for dispatch training and potential certifications. Employment terms vary by agency.