Fire Dispatcher — 24/7 Emergency Communications Pro

County Emergency Communications; Eleva (WI); On-site; USD 40,000 - 65,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Insurance coverage

Retirement programs

Paid leave

Professional development

Job summary

County Emergency Communications in Eleva, Wisconsin seeks a Fire Dispatcher to coordinate responses to fires, rescues, hazardous conditions and other emergencies. You will receive incident information, alert resources, and maintain communication with responding crews.

The role requires organized information handling and clear radio communication, with adherence to planned procedures. Fire dispatch staffing may include overnight shifts, weekends, holidays, overtime during major incidents.

Qualifications

• High school diploma or GED required.
• Fire dispatch certification or EMS dispatch training may be required for specific posts.
• Comfort with computer systems and accurate data entry.
• Familiarity with 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

Computer literacy

Map reading

Radio communication

Data entry

Education

High school diploma or GED

Fire dispatch training

Tools

Dispatch software

Job description

County Emergency Communications in Eleva, Wisconsin seeks a Fire Dispatcher to coordinate responses to fires, rescues, hazardous conditions and other emergencies. You will receive incident information, alert resources, and maintain communication with responding crews.

The role requires organized information handling and clear radio communication, with adherence to planned procedures. Fire dispatch staffing may include overnight shifts, weekends, holidays, overtime during major incidents.