Fire Dispatcher — 24/7 Emergency Communications

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

Benefits offered by this job

Insurance coverage

Retirement programs

Paid leave

Professional development

Job summary

County Emergency Communications in Walpole, ME is seeking a dedicated Fire Dispatcher to coordinate responses to fires, rescues, and emergencies. You will receive incident information, alert resources, and maintain communication with responding crews while following established plans.

Ideal candidates have strong organizational skills, proficiency with computer systems, and the ability to work in a high-tempo environment.

Qualifications

• High school diploma or equivalent required.
• Fire dispatch training or EMT/incident management coursework may be required for some assignments.
• Comfort with computer systems and accurate data entry.

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

Communication

Multitasking

Data entry

Radio operation

Maps reading

Education

High school diploma

Job description

County Emergency Communications in Walpole, ME is seeking a dedicated Fire Dispatcher to coordinate responses to fires, rescues, and emergencies. You will receive incident information, alert resources, and maintain communication with responding crews while following established plans.

Ideal candidates have strong organizational skills, proficiency with computer systems, and the ability to work in a high-tempo environment.