Fire Dispatcher: 24/7 Incident Communications Pro

911 Emergency Communications; Exeland (WI); On-site; USD 42,000 - 56,000; Full time

Job summary

911 Emergency Communications is seeking fire dispatchers in Exeland, WI to coordinate responses to fires, rescues, and hazardous conditions. This role requires precise information handling and clear radio communication.

Dispatchers may work a variety of shifts, including overnight, weekends, and holidays, with overtime during major incidents. Prior fire dispatch training or certification may be required for certain assignments.

Qualifications

• High school diploma or GED 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.
• Fire dispatch certification or emergency medical dispatch training may be required for particular 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

Computer literacy

Attention to detail

Education

High School Diploma or GED

Job description

911 Emergency Communications is seeking fire dispatchers in Exeland, WI to coordinate responses to fires, rescues, and hazardous conditions. This role requires precise information handling and clear radio communication.

Dispatchers may work a variety of shifts, including overnight, weekends, and holidays, with overtime during major incidents. Prior fire dispatch training or certification may be required for certain assignments.