Fire Dispatcher: 24/7 Emergency Response Coordinator

Emergency Telecommunicator Services; Town of Mayville (WI); On-site; USD 45,000 - 65,000; Full time

Job summary

Emergency Telecommunicator Services in Mayville, WI seeks dedicated fire dispatchers to coordinate responses to fires, rescues, and hazardous conditions. You will receive incident information, alert resources, and maintain clear radio communication with responding crews.

Candidates should be comfortable with computer systems, accurate data entry, maps, and radio communication. Fire dispatch certification or related coursework may be required for certain assignments.

Qualifications

• A high school diploma or recognized equivalency credential is commonly required.
• Applicants should be comfortable with computer systems, accurate data entry, maps, and radio communication.
• Fire dispatch certification, emergency medical dispatch training, or incident-management coursework may be required for particular assignments.
• Some employers provide entry-level instruction; others seek experienced dispatchers with fire communications training.

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 literacy

Education

High school diploma or GED

Tools

Radio equipment

Maps

Dispatch software

Job description

Emergency Telecommunicator Services in Mayville, WI seeks dedicated fire dispatchers to coordinate responses to fires, rescues, and hazardous conditions. You will receive incident information, alert resources, and maintain clear radio communication with responding crews.

Candidates should be comfortable with computer systems, accurate data entry, maps, and radio communication. Fire dispatch certification or related coursework may be required for certain assignments.