Fire Dispatcher — 24/7 Emergency Communications Pro

Emergency Telecommunicator Services; Town of Hammond (WI); On-site; USD 45,000 - 60,000; Part time

Benefits offered by this job

Health insurance

Retirement benefits

Paid leave

Employee support services

Professional development

Job summary

Emergency Telecommunicator Services in Hammond, WI is seeking a dedicated Fire Dispatcher to coordinate emergency responses and maintain clear lines of communication during incidents. The role supports fire services by verifying locations, alerting resources, and documenting incident details.

The position may involve rotating shifts, overnight coverage, weekends, holidays, and overtime as major incidents occur.

Qualifications

• Clear radio communication is essential for accurate, timely dispatching.
• Applicants should be comfortable with computer systems, accurate data entry, maps, and radio communication.

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

Clear radio communication

Information handling

Education

High school diploma or GED

Job description

Emergency Telecommunicator Services in Hammond, WI is seeking a dedicated Fire Dispatcher to coordinate emergency responses and maintain clear lines of communication during incidents. The role supports fire services by verifying locations, alerting resources, and documenting incident details.

The position may involve rotating shifts, overnight coverage, weekends, holidays, and overtime as major incidents occur.