Fire Dispatcher: 24/7 Emergency Communications Pro

County Emergency Communications; Blanding (UT); On-site; USD 40,000 - 60,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Insurance coverage

Retirement programs

Paid leave

Job summary

County Emergency Communications in Blanding, UT, is seeking Fire Dispatcher opportunities to coordinate responses to fires, rescues, and other emergencies.

The role emphasizes organized information handling, clear radio communication, and adherence to established response plans. Applicants should be comfortable with computer systems and radio operations, and may need fire dispatch training or EMS dispatch coursework for certain assignments.

Qualifications

• High school diploma or GED commonly required.
• Some employers provide entry-level instruction; others seek trained dispatchers.

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

Map reading

Education

High school diploma or GED

Tools

Computer systems

Radio equipment

Job description

County Emergency Communications in Blanding, UT, is seeking Fire Dispatcher opportunities to coordinate responses to fires, rescues, and other emergencies.

The role emphasizes organized information handling, clear radio communication, and adherence to established response plans. Applicants should be comfortable with computer systems and radio operations, and may need fire dispatch training or EMS dispatch coursework for certain assignments.