Fire Dispatcher: 24/7 Emergency Communications Pro

911 Emergency Communications; Aspen (CO); On-site; USD 55,000 - 83,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Insurance coverage

Retirement programs

Paid leave

Employee-support services

Professional development

Job summary

911 Emergency Communications seeks skilled Fire Dispatchers to coordinate responses for fires, rescues, and hazardous incidents in Pitkin County. You will handle incident data, alert resources, and maintain clear radio communications with responding crews.

The role requires precise data handling, calm communication, and adherence to response plans. Night and weekend shifts, overtime, and on-call coverage may be required according to agency needs.

Qualifications

• Must have a high school diploma or equivalent.

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

Excellent communication

Organizational skills

Attention to detail

Radio communication

Education

High school diploma or equivalent

Tools

Emergency dispatch software

Job description

911 Emergency Communications seeks skilled Fire Dispatchers to coordinate responses for fires, rescues, and hazardous incidents in Pitkin County. You will handle incident data, alert resources, and maintain clear radio communications with responding crews.

The role requires precise data handling, calm communication, and adherence to response plans. Night and weekend shifts, overtime, and on-call coverage may be required according to agency needs.