Fire Dispatcher — 24/7 Emergency Communications Specialist

Emergency Telecommunicator Services; Swan Valley (ID); On-site; USD 42,000 - 65,000; Full time

Job summary

Emergency Telecommunicator Services seeks qualified Fire Dispatcher candidates for Swan Valley, Idaho. The role focuses on receiving incident reports, coordinating resource deployment, and maintaining clear radio communications with responding crews.

Dispatchers must following established response plans, manage incident details, and remain adaptable to overnight or extended shifts as emergencies arise. A high school diploma is commonly required, with training in fire dispatch often provided by

Qualifications

• High school diploma or GED required.
• Experience with fire dispatch or emergency communication preferred.
• Comfort with computer systems, maps, and radio communication.

Responsibilities

• Receive and document reports of fires, rescues, alarms, and hazardous conditions.
• Verify incident locations and access information.
• 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.
• Coordinate mutual-aid communications when assigned.
• Record dispatch times and unit movements.

Skills

Radio communication

Attention to detail

Multitasking

Education

High school diploma or GED

Job description

Emergency Telecommunicator Services seeks qualified Fire Dispatcher candidates for Swan Valley, Idaho. The role focuses on receiving incident reports, coordinating resource deployment, and maintaining clear radio communications with responding crews.

Dispatchers must following established response plans, manage incident details, and remain adaptable to overnight or extended shifts as emergencies arise. A high school diploma is commonly required, with training in fire dispatch often provided by