Fire Dispatcher: 24/7 Emergency Communications Pro

911 Emergency Communications; Arizona; On-site; USD 42,000 - 70,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Insurance options

Retirement programs

Paid leave

Employee-support services

Professional development

Job summary

911 Emergency Communications seeks a Fire Dispatcher in Tonopah, AZ to support fire services by coordinating incident details and maintaining radio communications. You will verify locations, alert responding units, and document updates during emergencies.

The role requires strong information handling and the ability to work flexible hours, including overnight shifts, weekends, holidays, and overtime, to ensure continuous incident coverage.

Qualifications

• High school diploma or recognized equivalency is commonly required.
• Fire dispatch certification or related coursework may be required for some assignments.

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 recognized equivalency

Job description

911 Emergency Communications seeks a Fire Dispatcher in Tonopah, AZ to support fire services by coordinating incident details and maintaining radio communications. You will verify locations, alert responding units, and document updates during emergencies.

The role requires strong information handling and the ability to work flexible hours, including overnight shifts, weekends, holidays, and overtime, to ensure continuous incident coverage.