Fire Dispatcher — 24/7 Emergency Communications Pro

County Emergency Communications; Town of Almena (WI); On-site; USD 40,000 - 60,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Insurance

Retirement plan

Paid leave

Employee support services

Professional development

Job summary

County Emergency Communications in Wisconsin invites applicants for Fire Dispatcher opportunities in Almena. You will receive and document reports, verify locations, alert stations, monitor channels, and relay evolving conditions to ensure rapid response.

The role requires a high school diploma or GED, comfort with computer systems, maps, and radio communications, and possible dispatch certification depending on assignment. Shifts include overnight, weekends, and holidays.

Qualifications

• High school diploma or GED required; some agencies offer entry‑level training.
• Comfort with computer systems, maps, and radio communications.
• Fire dispatch certification or emergency training may be required for certain 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.

Skills

Data entry accuracy

Attention to detail

Multi-tasking

Education

High School Diploma or GED

Tools

Computer systems

Maps

Radio communication

Job description

County Emergency Communications in Wisconsin invites applicants for Fire Dispatcher opportunities in Almena. You will receive and document reports, verify locations, alert stations, monitor channels, and relay evolving conditions to ensure rapid response.

The role requires a high school diploma or GED, comfort with computer systems, maps, and radio communications, and possible dispatch certification depending on assignment. Shifts include overnight, weekends, and holidays.