Fire Dispatcher - 24/7 Emergency Communications Pro

County Emergency Communications; Alpine (AZ); On-site; USD 45,000 - 70,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Insurance coverage

Retirement programs

Paid leave

Employee-support services

Professional development

Job summary

County Emergency Communications in Alpine, AZ is seeking Fire Dispatchers to coordinate responses to fires, rescues, and hazardous conditions. You will receive incident reports, verify locations, alert stations, and maintain line-of-sight communications with responding crews.

Ideal candidates have a high school diploma or GED, comfort with computer systems and maps, and experience in radio communications. The role involves shift work including overnights, weekends, and holidays as needed.

Qualifications

• High school diploma or recognized equivalency credential is commonly required.
• Some employers provide entry-level instruction; others seek experienced dispatchers with fire communications training.
• Applicants should be comfortable with computer systems, accurate data entry, maps, and radio communication.

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

Clear radio communication

Organized information handling

Attention to detail

Education

High school diploma or GED

Tools

Computer systems

Maps

Radio communication equipment

Job description

County Emergency Communications in Alpine, AZ is seeking Fire Dispatchers to coordinate responses to fires, rescues, and hazardous conditions. You will receive incident reports, verify locations, alert stations, and maintain line-of-sight communications with responding crews.

Ideal candidates have a high school diploma or GED, comfort with computer systems and maps, and experience in radio communications. The role involves shift work including overnights, weekends, and holidays as needed.