Fire Dispatcher — 24/7 Emergency Coordination

Emergency Telecommunicator Services; Kewaunee (WI); On-site; USD 42,000 - 64,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Insurance coverage

Retirement programs

Paid leave

Employee-support services

Professional development

Job summary

Emergency Telecommunicator Services in Wisconsin seeks Fire Dispatcher professionals to support fire departments in incident reporting, dispatch, and resource coordination.

Applicants should be capable of precise data entry, clear radio communication, and working within established response plans; flexibility for overnight and weekend shifts may apply. A high school diploma or GED is commonly required, with potential certification depending on duties.

Qualifications

• High school diploma or GED commonly required.
• Comfort with computer systems and accurate data entry.
• Experience with maps and radio communication may be required for some assignments.
• Fire dispatch certification or EMS dispatch training may be needed for certain duties.

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

Information organization

Clear communication

Education

High school diploma or GED

Tools

Computer systems

Radio equipment

Maps

Job description

Emergency Telecommunicator Services in Wisconsin seeks Fire Dispatcher professionals to support fire departments in incident reporting, dispatch, and resource coordination.

Applicants should be capable of precise data entry, clear radio communication, and working within established response plans; flexibility for overnight and weekend shifts may apply. A high school diploma or GED is commonly required, with potential certification depending on duties.