Fire Dispatcher: 24/7 Emergency Communications

Emergency Telecommunicator Services; Town of Fence (WI); On-site; USD 45,000 - 65,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Insurance coverage

Retirement programs

Paid leave

Employee-support services

Professional development

Job summary

Emergency Telecommunicator Services seeks skilled Fire Dispatchers to coordinate responses in Fence, WI. You will receive incident details, document reports, alert stations, and monitor radio channels to keep responders informed and safe.

Applicants typically need a high school diploma and may require fire dispatch or EMT training. Staffing may include overnight shifts, weekends, holidays, and overtime during major incidents.

Qualifications

• A high school diploma or recognized equivalency credential is commonly required.
• 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

Education

High School Diploma

Job description

Emergency Telecommunicator Services seeks skilled Fire Dispatchers to coordinate responses in Fence, WI. You will receive incident details, document reports, alert stations, and monitor radio channels to keep responders informed and safe.

Applicants typically need a high school diploma and may require fire dispatch or EMT training. Staffing may include overnight shifts, weekends, holidays, and overtime during major incidents.