Fire Dispatcher - 24/7 Emergency Communications

County Emergency Communications; Town of Hazelhurst (WI); On-site; USD 38,000 - 62,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Insurance coverage

Retirement programs

Paid leave

Professional development

Job summary

County Emergency Communications in Hazelhurst, WI is seeking Fire Dispatcher opportunities. Dispatchers coordinate responses to fires, rescues, hazardous conditions, and other emergencies, receive incident information, alert resources, and maintain radio communication with responding crews.

This role requires organized information handling and adherence to established response plans; work may include overnight shifts, weekends, holidays, overtime, and additional coverage during major incidents.

Qualifications

• High school diploma or equivalent commonly required.
• Some employers offer entry-level instruction; others seek trained dispatchers.
• Familiarity with computer systems and data entry may be needed.

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 or equivalent

Job description

County Emergency Communications in Hazelhurst, WI is seeking Fire Dispatcher opportunities. Dispatchers coordinate responses to fires, rescues, hazardous conditions, and other emergencies, receive incident information, alert resources, and maintain radio communication with responding crews.

This role requires organized information handling and adherence to established response plans; work may include overnight shifts, weekends, holidays, overtime, and additional coverage during major incidents.