Fire Dispatcher: 24/7 Emergency Response

County Emergency Communications; Cuba (NM); On-site; USD 48,000 - 72,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Insurance coverage

Retirement programs

Paid leave

Professional development

Job summary

County Emergency Communications seeks qualified Fire Dispatchers to coordinate emergency responses in Cuba, NM. You will receive incident details, verify locations, alert units, and maintain radio communications across responding crews.

The role requires strong organizational skills, data entry accuracy, and the ability to operate computer systems and maps under pressure. Shifts may include nights, weekends, and holidays to ensure continuous coverage.

Qualifications

• A high school diploma or recognized equivalency credential is commonly required.
• Some employers provide entry-level instruction; others seek experienced dispatchers with fire communications training.
• 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

Organizational skills

Radio communication

Education

High school diploma or GED

Tools

Computer systems

Maps

Radio equipment

Job description

County Emergency Communications seeks qualified Fire Dispatchers to coordinate emergency responses in Cuba, NM. You will receive incident details, verify locations, alert units, and maintain radio communications across responding crews.

The role requires strong organizational skills, data entry accuracy, and the ability to operate computer systems and maps under pressure. Shifts may include nights, weekends, and holidays to ensure continuous coverage.