Fire Dispatcher - 24/7 Emergency Communications Pro

Emergency Telecommunicator Services; Soldotna (AK); On-site; USD 42,000 - 62,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Insurance coverage

Retirement programs

Paid leave

Employee-support services

Professional development

Job summary

Emergency Telecommunicator Services in Soldotna, AK seeks a Fire Dispatcher to coordinate responses to fires, rescues, and hazards. You will receive incident information, alert resources, and maintain communications with responding crews.

The role requires thorough information handling, clear radio communication, and adherence to established plans. Work includes overnight shifts, weekends, holidays, overtime, and coverage during major incidents; training and certifications may be required.

Qualifications

• High school diploma or equivalent is commonly required.
• Fire dispatch certification or EMS training may be required for particular assignments.

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

Education

High school diploma or equivalent

Job description

Emergency Telecommunicator Services in Soldotna, AK seeks a Fire Dispatcher to coordinate responses to fires, rescues, and hazards. You will receive incident information, alert resources, and maintain communications with responding crews.

The role requires thorough information handling, clear radio communication, and adherence to established plans. Work includes overnight shifts, weekends, holidays, overtime, and coverage during major incidents; training and certifications may be required.