Fire Dispatcher: 24/7 Emergency Communications

County Emergency Communications; Turner (ME); On-site; USD 42,000 - 60,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Overtime pay

Shift premiums

Job summary

County Emergency Communications in Turner, ME seeks Fire Dispatcher to coordinate responses to fires, rescues, hazardous conditions, and other emergencies. You will receive incident information, alert resources, and maintain radio communication with responding crews.

Applicants must handle information accurately, follow established plans, and take directions from authorized personnel. Some roles may require fire dispatch certification or related training depending on assignments.

Qualifications

• High school diploma or GED required or equivalent.
• Some employers provide entry-level instruction; further training may be required for specific assignments.
• Comfort with computer systems, accurate data entry, maps, and radio communication is expected.

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

Education

High school diploma or GED

Job description

County Emergency Communications in Turner, ME seeks Fire Dispatcher to coordinate responses to fires, rescues, hazardous conditions, and other emergencies. You will receive incident information, alert resources, and maintain radio communication with responding crews.

Applicants must handle information accurately, follow established plans, and take directions from authorized personnel. Some roles may require fire dispatch certification or related training depending on assignments.