Fire Dispatcher — 24/7 Emergency Communications

Emergency Telecommunicator Services; Town of Forestville (WI); On-site; USD 42,000 - 56,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Insurance coverage

Retirement programs

Paid leave

Employee-support services

Professional development

Overtime/shift premiums

Job summary

Emergency Telecommunicator Services in Wisconsin is seeking Fire Dispatchers to coordinate responses to fires, rescues, and hazardous conditions. You will receive incident information, alert resources, and maintain radio communications during emergencies.

A high school diploma or equivalent is commonly required. Training, fire dispatch certification, or EMS dispatch courses may be needed for certain posts. Work involves shift work, overtime, weekends, and staying available for major incidents.

Qualifications

• A high school diploma or recognized equivalency credential is commonly required.
• Fire dispatch certification, EMS 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 in Wisconsin is seeking Fire Dispatchers to coordinate responses to fires, rescues, and hazardous conditions. You will receive incident information, alert resources, and maintain radio communications during emergencies.

A high school diploma or equivalent is commonly required. Training, fire dispatch certification, or EMS dispatch courses may be needed for certain posts. Work involves shift work, overtime, weekends, and staying available for major incidents.