Fire Dispatcher — 24/7 Emergency Communications Pro

Emergency Telecommunicator Services; Rush Valley (UT); On-site; USD 42,000 - 64,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Insurance coverage

Retirement programs

Paid leave

Professional development

Job summary

Emergency Telecommunicator Services in Rush Valley seeks experienced fire dispatchers to coordinate responses to fires, rescues, and hazardous incidents. You will receive incident details, alert resources, and maintain radio communications with responding crews.

Positions emphasize accurate data entry, radio discipline, and adherence to established response plans, with shift requirements including overnight coverage and weekends.

Qualifications

• High school diploma or GED required; some agencies offer entry-level instruction.
• Fire dispatch certification or EMS dispatch training may be required for specific roles.
• Comfort with computer systems, maps, data entry, and radio communications.

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 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

Organizational skills

Radio communication

Attention to detail

Multitasking

Education

High school diploma or GED

Tools

Computer systems

Fire dispatch software

Job description

Emergency Telecommunicator Services in Rush Valley seeks experienced fire dispatchers to coordinate responses to fires, rescues, and hazardous incidents. You will receive incident details, alert resources, and maintain radio communications with responding crews.

Positions emphasize accurate data entry, radio discipline, and adherence to established response plans, with shift requirements including overnight coverage and weekends.