Fire Dispatcher: 24/7 Emergency Communications Pro

Emergency Telecommunicator Services; Plainfield (NH); On-site; USD 48,000 - 62,000; Full time

Job summary

Fire Dispatch opportunities in Plainfield, NH. Fire Dispatchers coordinate responses to fires, rescues, hazardous conditions, and other emergencies handled by fire services.

They receive incident information, alert resources, and maintain contact with responding crews. This role requires organized information handling, clear radio communication, and the ability to follow established response plans and directions from authorized personnel.

Qualifications

• High school diploma or GED typically required.
• Fire dispatch certification or EMS dispatch training may be required for some assignments.
• Some employers provide entry-level instruction; others seek experienced dispatchers.

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.

Job description

Fire Dispatch opportunities in Plainfield, NH. Fire Dispatchers coordinate responses to fires, rescues, hazardous conditions, and other emergencies handled by fire services.

They receive incident information, alert resources, and maintain contact with responding crews. This role requires organized information handling, clear radio communication, and the ability to follow established response plans and directions from authorized personnel.