Fire Dispatcher – 24/7 Emergency Communications

911 Emergency Communications; Shoshone (ID); On-site; USD 45,000 - 65,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Insurance coverage

Retirement programs

Paid leave

Professional development

Job summary

911 Emergency Communications in Shoshone, ID, is seeking qualified fire dispatchers to help coordinate responses to fires, rescues, hazardous conditions, and other emergencies. You will receive incident information, alert resources, and maintain ongoing communication with responding crews.

The role emphasizes organized information handling and clear radio communication, with strict adherence to established response plans and directions from authorized personnel.

Qualifications

• High school diploma or equivalent commonly required.
• Some employers provide entry-level instruction; others seek experienced dispatchers with fire communications training.
• Able to operate computer systems, perform accurate data entry, read maps, and use radio communications.

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

Job description

911 Emergency Communications in Shoshone, ID, is seeking qualified fire dispatchers to help coordinate responses to fires, rescues, hazardous conditions, and other emergencies. You will receive incident information, alert resources, and maintain ongoing communication with responding crews.

The role emphasizes organized information handling and clear radio communication, with strict adherence to established response plans and directions from authorized personnel.