Fire Dispatcher: 24/7 Emergency Communications Pro

County Emergency Communications; Hayden (ID); On-site; USD 45,000 - 65,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Insurance coverage

Retirement programs

Paid leave

Job summary

County Emergency Communications in Hayden, ID seeks skilled fire dispatchers to coordinate emergency responses and maintain critical incident communications. You will receive incident details, verify locations, alert units, and monitor ongoing operations from busy dispatch workstations.

The role requires comfort with computer systems, data entry, maps, and radio communication. Dispatch training or EMS/incident-management coursework may be required for certain assignments.

Qualifications

• A high school diploma or recognized equivalency credential is commonly required.
• Some employers provide entry-level instruction; others seek experienced dispatchers with fire communications training.

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

Maps

Computer systems

Education

High school diploma or GED

Tools

Fire dispatch software

Job description

County Emergency Communications in Hayden, ID seeks skilled fire dispatchers to coordinate emergency responses and maintain critical incident communications. You will receive incident details, verify locations, alert units, and monitor ongoing operations from busy dispatch workstations.

The role requires comfort with computer systems, data entry, maps, and radio communication. Dispatch training or EMS/incident-management coursework may be required for certain assignments.