Fire Dispatcher - 24/7 Emergency Communications Pro

Emergency Telecommunicator Services; Freedom (NH); On-site; USD 45,000 - 60,000; Full time

Job summary

Emergency Telecommunicator Services in Freedom, NH, seeks dedicated Fire Dispatcher professionals to coordinate responses to fires, rescues, and hazardous incidents. The role requires precision in information handling, clear radio communication, and adherence to established response plans while liaising with responding crews.

Dispatchers may work non-standard hours, including overnight shifts, weekends, and holidays, and must stay current with training and certifications relevant to fire

Qualifications

• A high school diploma or equivalency is commonly required.
• Fire dispatch certification or emergency medical dispatch training may be required for certain assignments.
• Applicants should be comfortable using computer systems, accurate data entry, maps, and radio communication.

Responsibilities

• Receive and document reports of fires, rescues, alarms, and hazardous conditions.
• Verify incident locations 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.
• Record dispatch times, unit movements, and significant updates.

Skills

Radio communication

Data entry

multitasking

Education

High school diploma

Fire dispatch training

Tools

Computer systems

Maps

Dispatch software

Job description

Emergency Telecommunicator Services in Freedom, NH, seeks dedicated Fire Dispatcher professionals to coordinate responses to fires, rescues, and hazardous incidents. The role requires precision in information handling, clear radio communication, and adherence to established response plans while liaising with responding crews.

Dispatchers may work non-standard hours, including overnight shifts, weekends, and holidays, and must stay current with training and certifications relevant to fire