Fire Dispatcher - 24/7 Emergency Communications Specialist

County Emergency Communications; Fountain (CO); On-site; USD 55,000 - 75,000; Full time

Job summary

County Emergency Communications in Fountain, CO is seeking a Fire Dispatcher to coordinate responses to fires, rescues, and hazardous conditions. The role involves receiving incident information, alerting appropriate resources, and maintaining radio contact with responding crews.

Dispatchers must manage data accurately, verify locations, and follow established response plans, while being prepared for all hours, shifts, and emergencies. Training and certification requirements may vary by agency.

Qualifications

• High school diploma or equivalent; some employers offer entry-level instruction.
• Familiarity with computer systems, maps, and radio communications.
• Fire dispatch certification or EMS training may be required for some 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

Radio communication

Data entry

Maps

Computer systems

Attention to detail

Education

High school diploma

Job description

County Emergency Communications in Fountain, CO is seeking a Fire Dispatcher to coordinate responses to fires, rescues, and hazardous conditions. The role involves receiving incident information, alerting appropriate resources, and maintaining radio contact with responding crews.

Dispatchers must manage data accurately, verify locations, and follow established response plans, while being prepared for all hours, shifts, and emergencies. Training and certification requirements may vary by agency.