Fire Dispatcher - 24/7 Emergency Communications Pro

911 Emergency Communications; Eden (UT); On-site; USD 42,000 - 56,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Overtime opportunities

Shift premiums

Professional development

Job summary

911 Emergency Communications in Eden, Utah seeks a qualified Fire Dispatcher to coordinate fire service responses and document incidents for rapid, safe handling.

Responsibilities include relaying critical information to responding units, verifying locations, and monitoring assignments, with shifts that may include nights and holidays. Some postings may require fire dispatch or EMS training. Competitive benefits may apply.

Qualifications

• High school diploma or equivalent required; some employers offer entry-level instruction.
• Fire dispatch certification or emergency medical dispatch training may be required for specific assignments.

Responsibilities

• Receive and document reports of fires, rescues, alarms, and hazardous conditions.
• Verify incident locations and access information.
• 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 per established procedures.
• Coordinate mutual-aid communications when assigned.
• Record dispatch times and significant incident updates.

Skills

Radio communication

Data entry accuracy

Maps proficiency

Education

High school diploma or equivalent

Fire dispatch certification / emergency medical dispatch training (may be required)

Job description

911 Emergency Communications in Eden, Utah seeks a qualified Fire Dispatcher to coordinate fire service responses and document incidents for rapid, safe handling.

Responsibilities include relaying critical information to responding units, verifying locations, and monitoring assignments, with shifts that may include nights and holidays. Some postings may require fire dispatch or EMS training. Competitive benefits may apply.