Fire Dispatcher: 24/7 Emergency Communications

911 Emergency Communications; Tubac (AZ); On-site; USD 40,000 - 60,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Insurance coverage

Retirement programs

Paid leave

Job summary

911 Emergency Communications in Tubac, AZ is hiring Fire Dispatchers to coordinate rescue and fire service responses. You will receive incident information, document details, and dispatch appropriate resources while maintaining clear radio communications.

Some shifts may include overnight, weekend, and holiday coverage depending on incident demand. Applicants should be comfortable with computer systems, data entry accuracy, maps, and radio communication.

Qualifications

• Applicants should be comfortable with computer systems, accurate data entry, maps and radio communication.
• Fire dispatch certification or related emergency communication training may be required for some assignments.
• A high school diploma or equivalency is commonly required.

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

Computer systems

Accurate data entry

Maps

Radio communication

Education

High school diploma or GED

Job description

911 Emergency Communications in Tubac, AZ is hiring Fire Dispatchers to coordinate rescue and fire service responses. You will receive incident information, document details, and dispatch appropriate resources while maintaining clear radio communications.

Some shifts may include overnight, weekend, and holiday coverage depending on incident demand. Applicants should be comfortable with computer systems, data entry accuracy, maps, and radio communication.