Fire Dispatcher: 24/7 Incident Communications Pro

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

Benefits offered by this job

Insurance coverage

Retirement programs

Paid leave

Employee-support services

Professional development

Overtime pay

Job summary

911 Emergency Communications in Santaquin, Utah is seeking qualified Fire Dispatchers to coordinate responses to fires, rescues, hazardous conditions, and other emergencies. You will receive incident information, alert resources, and maintain communication with responding crews while following established response plans.

Ideal candidates are organized, detail-oriented, proficient with computer systems and data entry, and capable of working extended shifts including overnights, weekends, and

Qualifications

• High school diploma or recognized equivalency credential required.
• Fire dispatch certification or EMS dispatch training may be required for some assignments.
• Comfort 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

Radio communication

Data entry

Maps

Computer systems

Education

High school diploma or equivalent

Job description

911 Emergency Communications in Santaquin, Utah is seeking qualified Fire Dispatchers to coordinate responses to fires, rescues, hazardous conditions, and other emergencies. You will receive incident information, alert resources, and maintain communication with responding crews while following established response plans.

Ideal candidates are organized, detail-oriented, proficient with computer systems and data entry, and capable of working extended shifts including overnights, weekends, and