Fire Dispatcher: 24/7 Incident Communications Pro

911 Emergency Communications; Morenci (AZ); On-site; USD 42,000 - 58,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Insurance coverage

Retirement programs

Paid leave

Professional development

Overtime and shift premiums

Job summary

911 Emergency Communications in Morenci, AZ seeks experienced Fire Dispatchers to coordinate emergency responses, verify locations, alert stations, and monitor multiple radio channels. The role requires clear radio communication, precise data handling, and adherence to established response plans.

Fire dispatch certification or related training may be required for specialized assignments. Work may include overnight shifts, weekends, holidays, overtime, and incident-driven 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.

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

Information handling

Radio communication

Attention to detail

multitasking

Education

High school diploma or GED

Tools

Computer systems

Job description

911 Emergency Communications in Morenci, AZ seeks experienced Fire Dispatchers to coordinate emergency responses, verify locations, alert stations, and monitor multiple radio channels. The role requires clear radio communication, precise data handling, and adherence to established response plans.

Fire dispatch certification or related training may be required for specialized assignments. Work may include overnight shifts, weekends, holidays, overtime, and incident-driven coverage.