Fire Dispatcher: 24/7 Emergency Communications Pro

911 Emergency Communications; Glenwood City (WI); On-site; USD 42,000 - 62,000; Full time

Job summary

911 Emergency Communications in Glenwood City, WI seeks a reliable Fire Dispatcher to coordinate responses, verify locations, alert stations, and monitor incident status. You will maintain incident details and follow established response plans.

Candidates should be comfortable with computer systems, accurate data entry, maps, and radio communication. A high school diploma is commonly required; dispatch certification or related coursework may be needed for certain assignments.

Qualifications

• High school diploma or equivalent required for most assignments.
• Some positions may require fire dispatch training or related coursework.
• Applicant should be comfortable with computer systems, maps and radios.

Responsibilities

• Receive and document reports of fires, rescues, alarms, and hazards
• Verify incident locations, access information and reported risks
• Alert stations and dispatch apparatus using approved 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 updates

Skills

Radio communication

Data entry

Computer literacy

Map reading

Education

High school diploma or equivalent

Job description

911 Emergency Communications in Glenwood City, WI seeks a reliable Fire Dispatcher to coordinate responses, verify locations, alert stations, and monitor incident status. You will maintain incident details and follow established response plans.

Candidates should be comfortable with computer systems, accurate data entry, maps, and radio communication. A high school diploma is commonly required; dispatch certification or related coursework may be needed for certain assignments.