Fire Dispatcher — 24/7 Incident Coordination

County Emergency Communications; Prescott Valley (AZ); On-site; USD 42,000 - 66,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Insurance coverage

Retirement programs

Paid leave

Professional development

Job summary

County Emergency Communications in Prescott Valley is seeking a Fire Dispatcher to coordinate responses to fires, rescues, and hazardous conditions. You will receive incident information, document details, alert resources, and stay in contact with responding crews.

Applicants typically need a high school diploma; some roles require dispatch training or EMS certification. Schedules may include overnight shifts, weekends, and overtime, reflecting the demanding nature of emergency communications.

Qualifications

• High school diploma or GED required; some roles may require dispatch training.
• Comfort with computer systems, accurate data entry, maps, and radio comms.
• Fire dispatch certification or EMS training may be required for certain assignments.

Responsibilities

• Receive and document reports of fires, rescues, alarms, and hazards.
• Verify incident locations and reported risks.
• Alert stations and dispatch units using approved assignments.
• Monitor radio channels, unit availability, and incident status.
• Record dispatch times, unit movements, and significant updates.

Skills

Attention to detail

Clear radio communication

Organized information handling

Education

High school diploma or GED

Fire dispatch certification or EMS training (preferred)

Tools

Computer systems

Maps

Radio communications

Job description

County Emergency Communications in Prescott Valley is seeking a Fire Dispatcher to coordinate responses to fires, rescues, and hazardous conditions. You will receive incident information, document details, alert resources, and stay in contact with responding crews.

Applicants typically need a high school diploma; some roles require dispatch training or EMS certification. Schedules may include overnight shifts, weekends, and overtime, reflecting the demanding nature of emergency communications.